To examine existing smartphone applications, both developed and under-development, as early population-screening tools for retinoblastoma.
Key Findings:
Retinoblastoma is a life-threatening pediatric ocular malignancy requiring early diagnosis.
Delays in diagnosis are significant, especially in low-income countries, impacting survival rates, with statistics showing X% of cases diagnosed late.
Smartphone applications have potential for facilitating early screening and improving parental awareness, as evidenced by X study.
Interpretation:
Smartphone applications may enhance early detection of retinoblastoma, particularly in regions with limited access to specialized care, but further research and validation are essential.
Limitations:
Limited access to technology in low-income settings may hinder the effectiveness of smartphone applications, and the review only included studies published in English, potentially missing relevant applications from non-English sources.
Conclusion:
Smartphone applications represent a promising avenue for improving early detection of retinoblastoma, but further validation and efforts to enhance accessibility in low-income settings are needed.
by Kartiekasari Syahidda Mohammad Zubairi, Ernie Zuraida Ali, Julaina Abdul Jalil, Chan Li Yen, Sangeetha Tharmathurai, Jamalia Rahmat, Mohd Khairul Nizam Mohd Khalid
