Shiny EpiTools
Shiny® EpiTools, developed by EpiMundi (formerly Ausvet Europe), is a modern, web-based suite of epidemiological calculators designed for researchers, veterinarians, and public health professionals. It represents a significant evolution of the original “EpiTools” platform—a staple in the global epidemiology community for decades—by transitioning the classic calculators into a dynamic R Shiny environment. This shift allows for more responsive results, better data handling, and interactive visualizations that make complex statistical outputs easier to interpret.
The application serves as a comprehensive toolkit for study design and data analysis, particularly in the fields of animal health and “One Health” initiatives. Users can access over 35 specialized tools covering critical functions such as:
Measures of Disease Frequency: Calculating prevalence, incidence risks, and rates with associated confidence intervals.
Sample Size Estimation: Determining the required number of subjects for surveys, cohort studies, or case-control designs.
Freedom from Disease: Utilizing advanced methodologies like stochastic scenario trees to demonstrate that a population is likely free from a specific pathogen.
Diagnostic Test Validation: Comparing the performance of multiple tests and adjusting for sensitivity and specificity to estimate true disease prevalence.
One of the standout features of the Shiny version is its commitment to intellectual transparency. For most calculations, the app provides the underlying R-code and mathematical formulae, allowing users to verify methodologies and replicate results in their own local environments. Additionally, the interface includes an extensive glossary and an improved help system, making it an educational resource as much as a practical one. By supporting easy data uploads and result downloads, EpiMundi has ensured that Shiny EpiTools remains a high-performance, accessible standard for rigorous epidemiological modeling.EpiMundi packs Shiny EpiTools with new features
Shiny EpiTools is enriched with
- a sleek new, friendly interface,
- an embedded help system,
- formulae and R code for each tool,
- a more comprehensive epidemiology glossary,
- language picker in readiness for the addition of new languages and interactive precision adjustment
- responsive data visualisation tools,
- data upload and result download capacity,
- new search functionality - that really will make it easier for users at all levels to find what they need quickly and efficiently.
- ways to provide feedback on the new site or suggest a new tool or feature.
- subscription to updates about new tools, languages or other features.