An Evaluation of the Accuracy and Effectiveness of the Leprosy Alert Response Network and Surveillance (LEARNS) System in Diagnosing Suspected Leprosy Cases: A Validation and Pragmatic Community Trial Study
The objective of this study was to measure the accuracy of the Leprosy Alert Response Network and Surveillance (LEARNS) System compared to in-person dermatologist consultation in leprosy case-finding and to assess its effectiveness in increasing case detection rate (CDR) and in reducing time to diagnosis of leprosy cases. This study was in collaboration with Epimetrics Inc., Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development, the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development, and the National Leprosy Control Program. It is for publication.
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Rethinking Screen Time for Filipino Children and Adolescents: Impacts on Development
Excessive screen media use among Filipino youth is a growing concern, with nearly all preschoolers exceeding WHO screen time recommendations. High parental screen habits and little regulation outside of school hours exacerbate excessive screen use, which is linked to developmental delays, poor sleep, and decreased social contact. This policy brief describes multi-sectoral approaches to encourage better digital behaviors and lower screen-related hazards from early infancy to adolescence, including public awareness campaigns, school-based initiatives, and tech industry engagement.
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SOCRATES: Smart Out-Patient Referral and Appointment System
This study seeks to improve queueing satisfaction (waiting and turnaround time), and referral efficiency in the outpatient department of Northern Samar Provincial Hospital by developing and implementing an automated appointment and referral system using stochastic modeling.