Clinical Scorecard: Essential Data Needs for an Effective Mobile Health App Focused on Gastric Cancer Prevention and Guidance

At a Glance

Key Highlights

• Over one million new gastric cancer cases and approximately 769,000 deaths reported in 2020.
• Early diagnosis can increase the 5-year survival rate to as high as 90%.
• Rule-based chatbots provide transparency and control, essential for patient safety.
• The application assesses individual risk based on demographic and medical history.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

• Histopathological examination for stage 0 gastric cancer diagnosis.
• Identification of precursor conditions based on medical guidelines.

Management

• Provide educational messages and preventive recommendations.
• Display warnings for high-risk individuals to consult a gastroenterologist.

Monitoring & Follow-up

• Continuous recording and monitoring of users' health status.

Risks

• Delayed care or unnecessary anxiety due to incorrect recommendations.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Individuals with common non-specific gastrointestinal symptoms.

Focus on primary prevention and timely specialist intervention.

Clinical Best Practices

• Utilize rule-based chatbots for transparency and explainability.
• Incorporate demographic and medical history for risk assessment.
• Provide personalized recommendations based on individual data.

Related Resources & Content

• Gastric Cancer Statistics
• Mobile Health Applications