Early Detection and Monitoring of Gastrointestinal Infections Using Syndromic Surveillance: A Systematic Review
Olubusola Adedire (),
Nicola K. Love,
Helen E. Hughes,
Iain Buchan,
Roberto Vivancos and
Alex J. Elliot
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Olubusola Adedire: Institute of Population Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3GF, UK
Nicola K. Love: National Institute for Health Research Health Protection Research Unit in Gastrointestinal Infections, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 7BE, UK
Helen E. Hughes: Real-Time Syndromic Surveillance Team, Field Services, Health Protection Operations, UK Health Security Agency, Birmingham B2 4BH, UK
Iain Buchan: Institute of Population Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3GF, UK
Roberto Vivancos: National Institute for Health Research Health Protection Research Unit in Gastrointestinal Infections, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 7BE, UK
Alex J. Elliot: Real-Time Syndromic Surveillance Team, Field Services, Health Protection Operations, UK Health Security Agency, Birmingham B2 4BH, UK
IJERPH, 2024, vol. 21, issue 4, 1-13
Abstract:
The underreporting of laboratory-reported cases of community-based gastrointestinal (GI) infections poses a challenge for epidemiologists understanding the burden and seasonal patterns of GI pathogens. Syndromic surveillance has the potential to overcome the limitations of laboratory reporting through real-time data and more representative population coverage. This systematic review summarizes the utility of syndromic surveillance for early detection and surveillance of GI infections. Relevant articles were identified using the following keyword combinations: ‘early warning’, ‘detection’, ‘gastrointestinal activity’, ‘gastrointestinal infections’, ‘syndrome monitoring’, ‘real-time monitoring’, ‘syndromic surveillance’. In total, 1820 studies were identified, 126 duplicates were removed, and 1694 studies were reviewed. Data extraction focused on studies reporting the routine use and effectiveness of syndromic surveillance for GI infections using relevant GI symptoms. Eligible studies ( n = 29) were included in the narrative synthesis. Syndromic surveillance for GI infections has been implemented and validated for routine use in ten countries, with emergency department attendances being the most common source. Evidence suggests that syndromic surveillance can be effective in the early detection and routine monitoring of GI infections; however, 24% of the included studies did not provide conclusive findings. Further investigation is necessary to comprehensively understand the strengths and limitations associated with each type of syndromic surveillance system.
Keywords: gastrointestinal infections; early detection; diarrhoea; vomiting; gastroenteritis; syndromic surveillance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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