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From a statistical and methodological perspective, the use of smart devices suffers from under-coverage and non response, which are rarely addressed by proponents of digital epidemiology. [..]. For COVID-19 surveillance, we recommend that instead of digital epidemiology, available routine data and random samples should be used
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The main methodological problem is the selection process described. The sample of the population actually using the app will not be a random sample. It seems likely that especially subpopulations with a higher prevalence of undetected infections will have lower coverage rates by the apps:
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Older people, children, persons without smartphones due to lower-income and members of vulnerable populations.
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June 2020
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journal article from 'Survey Research Methods' published in 2020
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Critical Limitations of Digital Epidemiology
journal article from 'Survey Research Methods' published in 2020

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    From a statistical and methodological perspective, the use of smart devices suffers from under-coverage and non response, which are rarely addressed by proponents of digital epidemiology. [..]. For COVID-19 surveillance, we recommend that instead of digital epidemiology, available routine data and random samples should be used
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    The main methodological problem is the selection process described. The sample of the population actually using the app will not be a random sample. It seems likely that especially subpopulations with a higher prevalence of undetected infections will have lower coverage rates by the apps:
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    Older people, children, persons without smartphones due to lower-income and members of vulnerable populations.
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    June 2020
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