Detection and Diagnosis of Retinoblastoma: Can Mobile Devices Be the Next Step Toward Early Intervention?
Title
Detection and Diagnosis of Retinoblastoma: Can Mobile Devices Be the Next Step Toward Early Intervention?
Creator
Abdur Rahman Jabir
Haniah A Zaheer
Myra A Zaheer
Eesha A Zaheer
Richard Birdsong
Date
2022
Description
Retinoblastoma (RB) is a common intraocular cancer in pediatric patients worldwide, and screening is routinely performed throughout the first few years of life. The diagnosis is often made clinically; however, the diagnosis can be delayed due to undetectable leukocoria because of small tumor size at the time of examination, missed appointments, non-compliance with eye examinations, or failure to perform the exam. As mobile devices continue to gain in both popularity and functionality, their use via applications and smartphone attachments for ocular examination introduces a new avenue for screening, detection, and staging of RB both inside and outside the clinical setting. Currently, research regarding mobile device use is still in its infancy, and further research is required to determine whether mobile devices could play a significant role in assisting with the diagnosis of RB. The purpose of this systematic review was to determine whether the existing literature supports the use of mobile devices by healthcare providers, specifically ophthalmologists and non-ophthalmologists, as well as by parents for the early detection of RB. A comprehensive literature search was conducted via PubMed, the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), and Web of Science with a total of 10 studies included in the final analysis.
Source
Cureus
. 2022 Oct 8;14(10):e30074. doi: 10.7759/cureus.30074. eCollection 2022 Oct.
. 2022 Oct 8;14(10):e30074. doi: 10.7759/cureus.30074. eCollection 2022 Oct.
Language
English
URL
https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.30074
Citation
Abdur Rahman Jabir et al., “Detection and Diagnosis of Retinoblastoma: Can Mobile Devices Be the Next Step Toward Early Intervention?,” NEOMED Bibliography Database, accessed April 25, 2024, https://neomed.omeka.net/items/show/12057.