Revisiting Data Visualizations in Diagnostic Reports

In recent years, growing attention to the gut microbiota has led to increasing use of complex clinical reports, such as those provided by microbiome and multi-omic analyses. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a relevant area of application, characterized by a chronic functional disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. Having clear and easily interpretable diagnostic tools increases the capacity of diagnosis and helps patients to better understand the content of the reports, which are often static and rich in scientific data, making them complex to understand for both patients and non-specialist physicians. This work proposes the development of a dynamic platform for the visualization and interactive management of microbiome clinical reports. Starting from existing reports, a prototype web interface capable of presenting data in a modular, adaptable, and customizable way has been designed and proposed. The prototype also allows the generation of reports in PDF format, both in a dynamic version (with the possibility of filtering and exploring different sections) and in a static version (useful for printing or clinical sharing). The added value of this solution lies in readability and quick access to the information.