Application of cloud database in the management of clinical data of patients with skin diseases.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the needs and applications of using cloud database in the daily practice of dermatology department.


METHODS
The cloud database was established for systemic scleroderma and localized scleroderma. Paper forms were used to record the original data including personal information, pictures, specimens, blood biochemical indicators, skin lesions,and scores of self-rating scales. The results were input into the cloud database. The applications of the cloud database in the dermatology department were summarized and analyzed.


RESULTS
The personal and clinical information of 215 systemic scleroderma patients and 522 localized scleroderma patients were included and analyzed using the cloud database. The disease status,quality of life, and prognosis were obtained by statistical calculations.


CONCLUSIONS
The cloud database can efficiently and rapidly store and manage the data of patients with skin diseases. As a simple, prompt, safe, and convenient tool, it can be used in patients information management, clinical decision-making, and scientific research.
Department of Dermatology, PUMC Hospital, CAMS and PUMC, Bejing 100730, China.
Xiao-fei
XF
Mao
Department of Project, Healthcare Administration Association of America(Beijing)Corporation, Bejing 102218, China.
Rui
R
Liu
Department of Dermatology, PUMC Hospital, CAMS and PUMC, Bejing 100730, China.
Wei
W
DU
Department of Dermatology, PUMC Hospital, CAMS and PUMC, Bejing 100730, China.
Xue
X
Fan
Department of Dermatology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, Bejing 100091, China.
Dian
D
Chen
Department of Dermatology, PUMC Hospital, CAMS and PUMC, Bejing 100730, China.
Ya-gang
YG
Zuo
Department of Dermatology, PUMC Hospital, CAMS and PUMC, Bejing 100730, China.
Qiu-ning
QN
Sun
D016208:Databases, Factual; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis; D011788:Quality of Life; D012594:Scleroderma, Localized; D012595:Scleroderma, Systemic