3D Management Software
The 3DLab has implemented a custom workflow management software to track, manage and quality-control day -to-day clinical and research operations. The software allows technologists to select, coordinate, process and report studies in real time. The system has three main components - a clinical workflow management module, a measurements database and custom research workflow management modules that are developed for each large research project undertaken by the lab. The core software is hosted on a rack mount server, with backup on separate storage server and a standalone server.
Daily 3D Workflow
A web-based secure application is seamlessly integrated with the Centricity RIS-IC radiology information system. The application allows selection of studies appropriate for 3D Processing, and allows technologist assignment, scheduling, billing and monthly/yearly reporting of 3D Lab outputs and efficiency. The 3DLab is currently split between two physical locations, and the system allows efficient coordination, troubleshooting and work completion while reducing phone calls and sneaker trips. Clients in the radiology reading rooms also access the system to exchange instructions and prioritize studies for processing. The application was initially developed using ASP with an MS Access backend and is currently being redeveloped in ASP.net with a SQL server backend.
Quantitative Measurement Database
Initially, quantitative 3D data created by 3D technologists was reported using templates that were not collected into a central database. We designed an implemented a system that instead stores measurements in a central database in a generic format that allows customized reports to be produced for specific internal and external clients for both research and clinical use. On the other hand, the raw data is still available for data mining and research applications. Use of a large industrial strength SQL server database with regular backups ensures that the data we collect for our research clients is safe and secure.
The software allows custom measurement protocols to be implemented for specific research protocols, making both data collection and quality control easier. The system also allows for automated comparisons and graphs showing the change in 3D measurements over time for each patient or study subject, streamlining patient care management for the referring physician.
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