EVEP Screening Component Comparison & Analysis

🔍 Component Overview

This document provides a detailed comparison of the different screening and patient management components in the EVEP system, explaining their distinct purposes, workflows, and use cases.

📊 Component Comparison Matrix

Component Vision Screenings Register Student as Patient VA Screening Interface Diagnosis & Treatment
Purpose Session Management Student-to-Patient Conversion Professional Screening Medical Decision Making
Primary User Medical Staff Medical Staff Doctors Doctors
Data Source Patients EVEP Students Patients Screening Results
Output Screening Sessions Patient Records Medical Results Treatment Plans
Complexity Medium Low High High
Medical Level Basic Administrative Professional Expert

🏫 1. Vision Screenings (General Screening Management)

Component Details

Key Features

interface ScreeningSession {
  _id: string;
  patient_id: string;
  patient_name: string;
  examiner_id: string;
  examiner_name: string;
  screening_type: string;
  equipment_used: string;
  status: 'pending' | 'in_progress' | 'completed' | 'cancelled';
  created_at: string;
  updated_at: string;
  results?: ScreeningResults;
}

Workflow

graph LR
    A[Create Session] --> B[Select Patient]
    B --> C[Choose Equipment]
    C --> D[Assign Examiner]
    D --> E[Schedule Session]
    E --> F[Conduct Screening]
    F --> G[Record Results]
    G --> H[Update Status]

Use Cases

Access Control

👨‍🎓 2. Register Student as Patient (Student-to-Patient Conversion)

Component Details

Key Features

interface StudentToPatientRegistrationProps {
  appointmentId?: string;
  onRegistrationComplete?: (registration: any) => void;
  onCancel?: () => void;
}

interface Student {
  _id: string;
  first_name: string;
  last_name: string;
  student_code: string;
  grade_level: string;
  school_name: string;
  parent_id: string;
}

Workflow

graph LR
    A[Select Student] --> B[Review School Data]
    B --> C[Set Registration Reason]
    C --> D[Set Urgency Level]
    D --> E[Link Teacher Referral]
    E --> F[Add Medical Notes]
    F --> G[Create Patient Record]
    G --> H[Schedule Medical Screening]

Use Cases

Access Control

👁️ 3. VA Screening Interface (Professional Medical Screening)

Component Details

Key Features

interface VAScreeningInterfaceProps {
  patientId?: string;
  appointmentId?: string;
  onScreeningComplete?: (screening: any) => void;
  onCancel?: () => void;
}

interface VAScreeningResult {
  eye: string;
  distance_acuity_uncorrected?: string;
  distance_acuity_corrected?: string;
  near_acuity_uncorrected?: string;
  near_acuity_corrected?: string;
  color_vision?: string;
  depth_perception?: string;
  contrast_sensitivity?: string;
  additional_tests?: any;
}

Workflow

graph LR
    A[Select Patient] --> B[Review History]
    B --> C[Setup Equipment]
    C --> D[Conduct Tests]
    D --> E[Record Results]
    E --> F[AI Analysis]
    F --> G[Doctor Review]
    G --> H[Generate Report]

Use Cases

Access Control

🩺 4. Diagnosis & Treatment (Medical Decision Making)

Component Details

Intended Features

interface DiagnosisTreatmentProps {
  patientId: string;
  screeningResults: VAScreeningResult[];
  medicalHistory: MedicalHistory;
  onDiagnosisComplete?: (diagnosis: Diagnosis) => void;
}

interface Diagnosis {
  diagnosis_type: 'normal' | 'vision_correction' | 'medical_condition' | 'specialist_referral';
  treatment_plan: TreatmentPlan;
  follow_up_schedule: FollowUpSchedule;
  recommendations: string[];
  prescriptions?: Prescription[];
}

Workflow

graph LR
    A[Review Results] --> B[Medical Assessment]
    B --> C[AI Analysis] --> D[Diagnosis]
    D --> E[Treatment Planning]
    E --> F[Prescription]
    F --> G[Follow-up Schedule]
    G --> H[Patient Education]

Use Cases

Access Control

🔄 5. Complete Workflow Integration

End-to-End Process Flow

graph TD
    A[School Screening] --> B{Results Normal?}
    B -->|No| C[Register Student as Patient]
    B -->|Yes| D[Schedule Follow-up]
    
    C --> E[Medical Screening Workflow]
    E --> F[Vision Screenings Management]
    F --> G[VA Screening Interface]
    G --> H[Diagnosis & Treatment]
    
    H --> I{Treatment Type?}
    I -->|Glasses| J[Glasses Management]
    I -->|Medical| K[Medical Treatment]
    I -->|Follow-up| L[Follow-up Management]
    
    J --> M[Patient Follow-up]
    K --> M
    L --> M
    M --> N[Long-term Monitoring]

Data Flow Between Components

graph LR
    A[Students Collection] --> B[StudentToPatientRegistration]
    B --> C[Patients Collection]
    C --> D[Vision Screenings]
    D --> E[VA Screening Interface]
    E --> F[Screening Results]
    F --> G[Diagnosis & Treatment]
    G --> H[Treatment Plans]
    H --> I[Follow-up Management]

📈 6. Performance & Quality Metrics

Component-Specific KPIs

Vision Screenings

Student-to-Patient Registration

VA Screening Interface

Diagnosis & Treatment

🎯 7. Best Practices & Recommendations

Component Usage Guidelines

When to Use Vision Screenings

When to Use Register Student as Patient

When to Use VA Screening Interface

When to Use Diagnosis & Treatment

🔧 8. Technical Implementation Notes

Component Dependencies

Vision Screenings
├── Patients Collection
├── Staff Management
└── Equipment Tracking

Register Student as Patient
├── Students Collection
├── Teachers Collection
└── Patient Registration API

VA Screening Interface
├── Patients Collection
├── Screening Results
└── Medical Equipment

Diagnosis & Treatment
├── Screening Results
├── Medical History
├── Treatment Plans
└── Follow-up Management

Data Relationships

🚀 9. Future Enhancements

Planned Improvements

Vision Screenings

Register Student as Patient

VA Screening Interface

Diagnosis & Treatment

📋 10. Summary & Recommendations

Key Takeaways

  1. Clear Separation of Concerns: Each component has a distinct purpose and scope
  2. Role-Based Access: Proper access control based on user roles
  3. Workflow Integration: Seamless data flow between components
  4. Scalability: Modular design allows for future enhancements
  5. Quality Assurance: Built-in quality metrics and monitoring

Implementation Recommendations

  1. Start with Vision Screenings: Use for basic session management
  2. Implement Student Conversion: Handle school referrals efficiently
  3. Deploy VA Screening: Provide professional medical evaluation
  4. Complete with Diagnosis: Enable comprehensive treatment planning
  5. Monitor and Optimize: Track KPIs and continuously improve

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Document Version: 1.0
Last Updated: August 30, 2025
Status: ✅ COMPLETE