[A multidisciplinary mModule for oncological documentation within a hospital information system]

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Health Informatics
• Medical Documentation

Background:

• Current oncological patient follow-up in Germany is frequently paper-based, limited in scope, and lacks multidisciplinary integration.
• This leads to redundant data, errors, and increased workload.

Purpose of the Study:

• To design and implement a digital oncological documentation system integrated within hospital information systems (HIS).
• To improve the completeness, accuracy, and efficiency of cancer patient follow-up documentation.

Main Methods:

• Developed a modular digital oncological documentation system.
• Integrated the system into existing hospital information systems (HIS) at Muenster University Hospital.
• Ensured flexibility and adaptability for seamless workflow integration.

Main Results:

• The system integrates tumor documentation, quality assurance, and process optimization within HIS.
• Facilitates cross-departmental data access, entry, and presentation.
• Demonstrated feasibility of seamless integration into routine clinical workflows.

Conclusions:

• Digital oncological documentation systems integrated into HIS can overcome limitations of traditional methods.
• Such systems enhance data quality and streamline processes in cancer care.
• Flexibility of the underlying HIS is crucial for successful implementation.