Feasibility of “Symptom Discovery,” a Longitudinal and Comprehensive Data Collection Tool During COVID-19

Abstract

There are few patient- or public-facing tools for longitudinal and comprehensive symptom assessment, especially when faced with an uncharacterized condition such as COVID-19 or a chronic condition in which symptoms have not been adequately specified. To address this need, we developed the Symptom Discovery mobile application and tested its feasibility with the US public early in the COVID-19 pandemic. Although there were challenges, results showed feasibility and acceptance.