Since 1999, researchers in the UK have been retrospectively and prospectively investigating the use of NHS Direct as a syndromic surveillance method for a number of syndromes[ 18, 19, 28, 30], including influenza[ 21, 30, 31] and gastrointestinal illness[ 22].
Collectively, a subset of sites piloted a standardized surveillance method for both community- and hospital-onset C. difficile infections, a successful endeavor that resulted in its becoming a core EIP surveillance project (12, 13 ).
Further studies comparing AMA-AC with the oncologist-based follow-up procedure are now needed to establish AMA-AC as a standard surveillance method for both non-haematological and haematological malignancies.
NEO-KISS is a patient-based surveillance method for VLBW that includes patients in surveillance until a weight of 1800 g is achieved, if they do not die or are transferred earlier.
MRSA isolation from all sites of suspected infection, including bacteraemic and non-bacteraemic isolation, is a potential new surveillance method for MRSA control.
The methods proposed in the study provide an efficient and effective real-time surveillance method for a set of key diseases of interest.
First, there's a difference in the surveillance method for NIs.
We compared passive surveillance reports with ICD-9 codes to determine an effective and efficient surveillance method for TSS.
The goal of CAREX Canada is to develop and implement exposure surveillance methods for a range of known or suspected carcinogens.
A relatively new application of surveillance methods for animal health, food safety and public health is syndromic surveillance of food animals.
