[FIDUSweb version 2.0 : An electronic platform to establish a cooperative university eye network]

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Health Informatics
• Digital Health

Background:

• Increasing digitalization in ophthalmology generates vast electronic documentation and diagnostic data.
• Electronic cooperation portals aim to improve patient care across different healthcare sectors.
• Networking with private practice ophthalmologists is a key objective.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report on the implementation of an electronic cooperation portal.
• To evaluate the establishment of the FIDUSweb portal at university eye hospitals.
• To assess the integration of digital tools for improved ophthalmological care.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of the FIDUSweb portal at University Eye Hospitals in Münster and Homburg.
• Utilizing a web portal for easy setup and accessibility across various devices.
• Focus on data protection compliance during implementation.

Main Results:

• FIDUSweb is a data protection-compliant and easily deployable cooperation portal.
• The portal enables networking of all terminal equipment and electronic patient files.
• Key functions include real-time medical report transmission, appointment booking, imaging data transfer, and shared treatment documentation.

Conclusions:

• Cross-sectoral care significantly benefits from the FIDUSweb portal.
• Digital and multimodal ophthalmology are areas where FIDUSweb shows particular promise.
• Enhanced collaboration improves patient outcomes in ophthalmology.