Abstract
Objective: To control the workflow for surgical patients, we in-cooperate radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology to develop a Patient Advancement Monitoring System (PAMS) in operation theater. Methods: The web-based PAMS is designed to monitor the whole workflow for the handling of surgical patients. The system integrates multiple data entry ports Across the multi-functional surgical teams. Data are entered into the system through RFID, bar code, palm digital assistance (PDA), ultra-mobile personal computer (UMPC), or traditional keyboard at designated checkpoints. Active radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag can initiate data demonstration on the computer screens upon a patient's arrival at any particular checkpoint along the advancement pathway. Results: The PAMS can manage the progress of operations, patient localization, identity verification, and peri-operative care. The workflow monitoring provides caregivers' instant information sharing to enhance management efficiency. Conclusion: RFID-initiate surgical workflow control is valuable to meet the safety, quality, efficiency requirements in operation theater.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 435-442 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine |
| Volume | 104 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Dec 1 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Active RFID
- Efficiency
- Patient safety
- Web-based database
- Workflow control
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Software
- Computer Science Applications
- Health Informatics
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