TimelinePTC: Development of a unified interface for pathways to care collection, visualization, and collaboration in first episode psychosis

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Main Authors: Mathis, Walter S., Ferrara, Maria, Cahill, John, Karmani, Sneha, Tayfur, Sümeyra N., Srihari, Vinod
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author Mathis, Walter S.
Ferrara, Maria
Cahill, John
Karmani, Sneha
Tayfur, Sümeyra N.
Srihari, Vinod
author_facet Mathis, Walter S.
Ferrara, Maria
Cahill, John
Karmani, Sneha
Tayfur, Sümeyra N.
Srihari, Vinod
contents This paper presents TimelinePTC, a web-based tool developed to improve the collection and analysis of Pathways to Care (PTC) data in first episode psychosis (FEP) research. Accurately measuring the duration of untreated psychosis (DUP) is essential for effective FEP treatment, requiring detailed understanding of the patient's journey to care. However, traditional PTC data collection methods, mainly manual and paper-based, are time-consuming and often fail to capture the full complexity of care pathways. TimelinePTC addresses these limitations by providing a digital platform for collaborative, real-time data entry and visualization, thereby enhancing data accuracy and collection efficiency. Initially created for the Specialized Treatment Early in Psychosis (STEP) program in New Haven, Connecticut, its design allows for straightforward adaptation to other healthcare contexts, facilitated by its open-source codebase. The tool significantly simplifies the data collection process, making it more efficient and user-friendly. It automates the conversion of collected data into a format ready for analysis, reducing manual transcription errors and saving time. By enabling more detailed and consistent data collection, TimelinePTC has the potential to improve healthcare access research, supporting the development of targeted interventions to reduce DUP and improve patient outcomes.
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spellingShingle TimelinePTC: Development of a unified interface for pathways to care collection, visualization, and collaboration in first episode psychosis
Mathis, Walter S.
Ferrara, Maria
Cahill, John
Karmani, Sneha
Tayfur, Sümeyra N.
Srihari, Vinod
Human-Computer Interaction
This paper presents TimelinePTC, a web-based tool developed to improve the collection and analysis of Pathways to Care (PTC) data in first episode psychosis (FEP) research. Accurately measuring the duration of untreated psychosis (DUP) is essential for effective FEP treatment, requiring detailed understanding of the patient's journey to care. However, traditional PTC data collection methods, mainly manual and paper-based, are time-consuming and often fail to capture the full complexity of care pathways. TimelinePTC addresses these limitations by providing a digital platform for collaborative, real-time data entry and visualization, thereby enhancing data accuracy and collection efficiency. Initially created for the Specialized Treatment Early in Psychosis (STEP) program in New Haven, Connecticut, its design allows for straightforward adaptation to other healthcare contexts, facilitated by its open-source codebase. The tool significantly simplifies the data collection process, making it more efficient and user-friendly. It automates the conversion of collected data into a format ready for analysis, reducing manual transcription errors and saving time. By enabling more detailed and consistent data collection, TimelinePTC has the potential to improve healthcare access research, supporting the development of targeted interventions to reduce DUP and improve patient outcomes.
title TimelinePTC: Development of a unified interface for pathways to care collection, visualization, and collaboration in first episode psychosis
topic Human-Computer Interaction
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.12883