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

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Technical Innovations and Patient Support in Radiation Oncology Pub Date : 2024-04-23 DOI:10.1016/j.tipsro.2024.100251

Sridhar Yaddanapudi , Yushi Wakisaka , Keith M. Furutani , Masashi Yagi , Shinichi Shimizu , Chris J. Beltran

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Abstract

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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技术说明：利用定制软件改进碳离子治疗中心的工作流程，加强患者护理

碳离子放射治疗（CIRT）是一种新兴的癌症治疗方式。实施 CIRT 需要放射肿瘤学家、医学物理学家和其他医护人员等专家之间的合作。团队成员之间的有效沟通是 CIRT 取得成功的必要条件。然而，目前涉及数据管理、治疗计划、日程安排和质量保证（QA）的工作流程很容易出错，导致延误和效率降低。为了应对这些挑战，一组医学物理学家使用 FileMaker Pro 开发了一款内部工作流程管理软件。该工具简化了工作流程，提高了病人护理的效率和质量。

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