title: [Application of globe geographical positioning with wireless communication monitoring and supervision system in field survey on the endemic of schistosomiasis].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To evaluate the practical value and the advantages of globe geographical positioning with wireless communication monitoring and supervision system in the field survey.
  
  
  METHODS
  Spots which were randomly sampled by the National Ministry of Health for the investigation were chosen in the endemic areas for schistosomiasis in Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Anhui, Hunan, Hubei, Sichuan and Yunnan provinces. Portable GPS CEC9680 was used for collecting relevant waypoints and track, recording on-the-spot geographical positions. The positioning data package was sent back synchronously in the form of short message of SMS to the monitoring service center, and the moving routes of the terminal receiver monitored were displayed on the GIS map to achieve real-time supervision and staff scheduling.
  
  
  RESULTS
  With globe geographical positioning with wireless communication monitoring and supervision system, accurate positioning of 12 spots in the provinces of Jiangsu and 3 trial spots for schistosomiasis control with comprehensive treatment designated by the State Council has been established with real-time communicating recording, and monitoring systems.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The globe geographical positioning with wireless communication monitoring and supervision system has provided a technical platform for the survey of schistosomiasis and other infectious diseases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Schistosomiasis, National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai, China.
authors.forename: Qing
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Yu
authors.forename: Zi-ping
authors.initials: ZP
authors.lastname: Bao
authors.forename: Chun-li
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Cao
authors.forename: Hong-qing
authors.initials: HQ
authors.lastname: Zhu
authors.forename: Jia-gang
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Guo
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002681:China; D004784:Environmental Monitoring / Q000379:methods*; D062665:Epidemiological Monitoring; D040362:Geographic Information Systems; D006801:Humans; D012552:Schistosomiasis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012554:Schistosomiasis japonica / Q000517:prevention & control