Application of cloud database in the management of clinical data of patients with skin diseases.

Xiao-fei MAO; Rui LIU; Wei DU; Xue FAN; Dian CHEN; Ya-gang ZUO; Qiu-ning SUN

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Application of cloud database in the management of clinical data of patients with skin diseases.

Author: Xiao-fei MAO ¹ ; Rui LIU ² ; Wei DU ¹ ; Xue FAN ¹ ; Dian CHEN ³ ; Ya-gang ZUO ¹ ; Qiu-ning SUN ¹
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1. Department of Dermatology, PUMC Hospital, CAMS and PUMC, Bejing 100730, China.
2. Department of Project, Healthcare Administration Association of America(Beijing)Corporation, Bejing 102218, China.
3. Department of Dermatology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, Bejing 100091, China.
Publication Type:Journal Article
MeSH: Databases, Factual; Humans; Prognosis; Quality of Life; Scleroderma, Localized; Scleroderma, Systemic
From: Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae 2015;37(2):240-245
CountryChina
Language:English
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo evaluate the needs and applications of using cloud database in the daily practice of dermatology department.
METHODSThe cloud database was established for systemic scleroderma and localized scleroderma. Paper forms were used to record the original data including personal information, pictures, specimens, blood biochemical indicators, skin lesions,and scores of self-rating scales. The results were input into the cloud database. The applications of the cloud database in the dermatology department were summarized and analyzed.
RESULTSThe personal and clinical information of 215 systemic scleroderma patients and 522 localized scleroderma patients were included and analyzed using the cloud database. The disease status,quality of life, and prognosis were obtained by statistical calculations.
CONCLUSIONSThe cloud database can efficiently and rapidly store and manage the data of patients with skin diseases. As a simple, prompt, safe, and convenient tool, it can be used in patients information management, clinical decision-making, and scientific research.