Teeraboon Lertwanichwattana

1. Intervention Considered in the Model
The primary intervention considered in my model is the home isolation program (HI). This intervention is designed to reduce the spread of COVID-19 by isolating infected individuals with mild symptoms or non-urgent conditions at home rather than in hospitals. The model examines the impact of different…[Read more]

Model Structure for COVID-19 Home Isolation Program

The disease of interest is COVID-19, and I am using an SEIR-type compartmental model to evaluate the impact of a home isolation program. The model includes the following compartments:

Susceptible (S): Individuals who can be infected.
Exposed (E): Individuals who have been exposed but are not…[Read more]

Topic: Mathematical Modeling of COVID-19 Home Isolation Policies in Thailand

Research Question: Is the current timing of COVID-19 home isolation policies in Thailand appropriate, or should they be implemented sooner or later?

Scope: This research will focus on the Thai context, specifically investigating the effectiveness of home isolation…[Read more]

Question 1: How will you apply the results of this research article into different health care departments/settings or chronically ill patients, if this would be beneficial in your future practices e.g., Mental Health, Diabete, Oncology or others?

The potential applications of ePROs within healthcare settings are vast and promising. In the realm…[Read more]

How can integrating environmental data improve the accuracy and timeliness of malaria outbreak predictions compared to relying solely on epidemiological data?
I think adding environmental data can really help us predict malaria outbreaks better. Things like temperature, rain, and humidity are super important because they affect how malaria…[Read more]

Question 1: In your experience, what are the biggest challenges to achieving sustainability in health information systems, and how can they be addressed?

From my perspective, the biggest challenges to achieving sustainability in health information systems (HIS) include:
1. Technical Resource Constraints:
– Challenge: Limited availability of…[Read more]

Perceived Ease of Use and Usefulness Across Demographics
1. Age
I feel like younger people are definitely more comfortable with technology. They usually pick up new things really fast. So, I think they’d probably find PHR systems pretty easy to use and helpful. But older folks might struggle a bit. They’ve grown up in a different era, you know?…[Read more]

1. From the results, What would you recommend to Tak Hospital to improve the syphilis surveillance system?
In my opinion, I recommend several enhancements to the system. First, physicians and in-charge nurses, particularly in Antenatal Care (ANC) and STI/HIV clinics, should improve documentation practices for syphilis diagnosis. This includes…[Read more]

1. How can implementing artificial intelligence technologies in epidemic surveillance systems be enhanced to better detect and respond to disease outbreaks?
In my opinion, AI can aid in detection through several methods. Firstly, by integrating multidimensional open-source data, utilizing NLP to analyze diverse sources like social media and news…[Read more]

1. How can the decision tree model be integrated into clinical practice to assist surgeons in preoperative planning and decision-making?
In my opinion, incorporating this model into clinical workflows requires integration with electronic health records and training for surgical teams to interpret and act on the model’s predictions effectively.…[Read more]

1. What additional factors should be considered to identify barriers and unmet needs in health information seeking among youth for HIV/STI and RH than in the paper?
In my opinion, to identify barriers and unmet needs in health information seeking among youth for HIV/STI and RH, additional factors should be considered to deepen our understanding.…[Read more]

In Thailand, several electronic-based clinical decision support systems have been developed to monitor patient outcomes, including those for NCDs. One notable tool is a self-monitoring application that allows patients to track their health parameters, leading to more proactive management of their condition. These tools have several advantages,…[Read more]

While I definitely see the value of medical AI audits, I think it’s important to remember that doctors are the ultimate experts. AI should be a tool to supercharge their skills, not replace them. Doctors should always have the final say and understand the limitations of the AI system to make the best choices for their patients.

When it comes to…[Read more]

Hi Soe,
Just wanted to say thanks! Your dashboard was incredibly helpful in making a decision about the COVID-19 situation. It was very clear and responsive to the current data.

This is my COVID-19 dashboard. It consists of a single page where you can filter various components, such as continents, countries, and time periods. The data will update to display the selected information, and you can also download and access the report link.

https://lookerstudio.google.com/reporting/485f8279-0dde-47b5-8dce-ff6f105db32f

1.What are the stakeholders that should be involved in applying Machine Learning in symptom prediction? What are their roles and responsibilities?
When applying ML in symptom prediction, various stakeholders play crucial roles. One of these additional stakeholders is data manager. They are essential for ensuring data governance, storage, and…[Read more]

Thanks, Soe Htike! Your description is incredibly informative. There’s one additional feature I’d love to see: the ability to zoom in on specific countries. While the dashboard is fantastic, Thailand, for example, appears quite small on the global map, making it difficult to see details. Adding a zoom function for chosen countries would be a…[Read more]

In my opinion, while I personally prefer interfaces in Thai, the usefulness of this dashboard likely depends on what you’re using it for. It was definitely a helpful, resource during the peak of the pandemic, as it was often featured in the news. However, having an option to switch the language to English, instead of a permanent change, might be…[Read more]