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Möglichkeiten der Optimierung des Workflows in radiologischen Abteilungen jenseits von RIS und PACS

Workflow optimization beyond RIS and PACS

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Der technologische Fortschritt in der Radiologie und der steigende Kostendruck im Gesundheitswesen haben das Arbeitsumfeld des Radiologen stark verändert. Die allgegenwärtige Forderung nach Workflowoptimierung und Effizienzsteigerung seiner Tätigkeit wirft die Frage auf, ob durch Einsatz elektronischer Systeme wie RIS und PACS die Möglichkeiten der digitalen Technik schon ausreichend genutzt werden, um dieser Forderung gerecht zu werden. Der vorliegende Beitrag beschreibt Aufgaben und Strukturen in radiologischen Abteilungen, die bislang noch nicht oder nur unzureichend durch kommerziell verfügbare elektronische Systeme unterstützt werden, aber dennoch wesentliche Bestandteile der täglichen ärztlichen Tätigkeit sind. In der Folge wird der Einsatz eines selbst entwickelten webbasierten integrierten Arbeitsplatzsystems dargestellt, das neben den klassischen Dokumentationsaufgaben auch viele weitere tägliche Aspekte der Abteilungsorganisation vereinfacht. Es werden die Effekte auf den Workflow des Instituts durch Einsatz dieses Systems seit nunmehr 3 Jahren beschrieben.

Abstract

Technological progress and the rising cost pressure on the healthcare system have led to a drastic change in the work environment of radiologists today. The pervasive demand for workflow optimization and increased efficiency of its activities raises the question of whether by employment of electronic systems, such as RIS and PACS, the potentials of digital technology are sufficiently used to fulfil this demand. This report describes the tasks and structures in radiology departments, which so far are only insufficiently supported by commercially available electronic systems but are nevertheless substantial. We developed and employed a web-based, integrated workplace system, which simplifies many daily tasks of departmental organization and administration apart from well-established tasks of documentation. Furthermore, we analyzed the effects exerted on departmental workflow by employment of this system for 3 years.

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Treitl, M., Wirth, S., Lucke, A. et al. Möglichkeiten der Optimierung des Workflows in radiologischen Abteilungen jenseits von RIS und PACS. Radiologe 45, 712–723 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00117-005-1236-8

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