Desenvolvimento de aplicativo de telemonitoramento para triagem e classificação de risco contínuo em pacientes com dengue

Abstract

Dengue represents a public health challenge in Brazil due to its endemic nature and the significant increase in cases driven by climate change. Consequently, there is a high demand for medical care, even though patients find themselves in different phases of the disease (febrile, critical, or recovery). Therefore, it is fundamental to develop new strategies using telemedicine to relieve the healthcare system. The objective of this study was to develop a mobile telemonitoring application, named TeleDengue, focusing on initial screening, symptom tracking, and informative modules. The methodology was based on requirements gathering through forms applied to patients and medical professionals to identify the real needs of users, in addition to relying on Design Thinking principles for system idealization. Development was carried out using a low-code strategy, utilizing the FlutterFlow platform integrated with the Firebase database for the secure storage of clinical information. As a result, the application was structured into four main sections: symptom tracking, which issues alerts based on the severity of the selected symptoms; dengue information, featuring self-care and disease protection guidelines; care facilities in the city of Uberlândia, providing addresses and contact phone numbers; and symptom history, which offers automated charts and reports of the disease's progression to assist in future medical consultations. In conclusion, TeleDengue features functional tools that can assist in dengue care, with the potential to optimize patient flow, reduce the burden on healthcare units, and support patients in their recovery at home.