Technical Note: Improving the workflow in a carbon ion therapy center with custom software for enhanced patient care

Autor: Sridhar Yaddanapudi, Yushi Wakisaka, Keith M. Furutani, Masashi Yagi, Shinichi Shimizu, Chris J. Beltran
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology, Vol 30, Iss , Pp 100251- (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2405-6324
DOI: 10.1016/j.tipsro.2024.100251
Popis: Carbon-ion radiation therapy (CIRT) is an up-and-coming modality for cancer treatment. Implementation of CIRT requires collaboration among specialists like radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and other healthcare professionals. Effective communication among team members is necessary for the success of CIRT. However, the current workflows involving data management, treatment planning, scheduling, and quality assurance (QA) can be susceptible to errors, leading to delays and decreased efficiency. With the aim of addressing these challenges, a team of medical physicists developed an in-house workflow management software using FileMaker Pro. This tool has streamlined the workflow and improved the efficiency and quality of patient care.
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