A New Software Platform to Improve Multidisciplinary Tumor Board Workflows and User Satisfaction: A Pilot Study.

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Medical Informatics
• Health Services Research

Background:

• Multidisciplinary cancer case reviews, or Tumor Boards, are crucial for patient care but often involve time-consuming preparation.
• Existing workflows for Tumor Board preparation can be cumbersome and inefficient.
• Software solutions may offer a way to optimize this critical process.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the impact of a new software platform, the NAVIFY Tumor Board Solution, on the workflow and user satisfaction for preparing cancer case reviews.
• To compare the efficiency and user experience of the new software against traditional methods.

Main Methods:

• A pilot study was conducted comparing the NAVIFY Tumor Board Solution with current preparation methods.
• The study recorded the number of tasks and time required to prepare cases for Tumor Boards.
• Participants completed surveys to evaluate the ease of use and satisfaction with both preparation methods.

Main Results:

• No significant difference was found in the total number of preparation tasks between the new software and current methods.
• The NAVIFY Tumor Board Solution significantly reduced preparation time for oncologists, radiologists, and surgeons, while pathologists' times remained equivalent.
• User satisfaction and ease of use ratings were significantly higher for the new software platform compared to current methods.

Conclusions:

• The study supports the hypothesis that the NAVIFY Tumor Board Solution can enhance Tumor Board preparation efficiency.
• Further research is recommended to evaluate the platform's impact across diverse healthcare settings, data systems, and case types.
• Long-term impact on the quality of Tumor Board discussions warrants additional investigation.