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Lin Yao1, Danmei Shang1, Hui Zhao1
1College of Public Basic Sciences, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, Liaoning 121001, China.
This study introduces an intelligent medical equipment management system using cloud computing and the Internet of Things (IoT). The system optimizes task scheduling for efficient hospital equipment procurement, maintenance, and usage, enhancing scientific management.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Technology
- Computer Science
- Operations Research
Background:
- Modern medicine relies on advanced technology and auxiliary equipment for diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
- Increasing types and quantities of medical equipment pose significant management challenges in hospitals.
- Efficient hospital information systems are crucial for effective medical equipment management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a comprehensive intelligent management system for hospital medical equipment.
- To enhance the scientific management of medical equipment, covering procurement, maintenance, and utilization.
- To improve the efficiency of medical equipment management through intelligent systems.
Main Methods:
- Development of a comprehensive medical equipment management system.
- Integration of cloud computing and the Internet of Things (IoT) for system architecture.
- Application of improved particle swarm optimization and chicken swarm algorithms for dynamic task scheduling.
Main Results:
- The system demonstrated excellent performance under stress testing with up to 1000 simulated users.
- Maintenance application submission times were 1228 ms (100 users) and 5123 ms (1000 users) with high accuracy rates (99.8% and 99.4%).
- The system provides robust data support for equipment management and maintenance planning.
Conclusions:
- The developed intelligent management system effectively addresses challenges in hospital medical equipment management.
- The system's performance validates its capability for dynamic task scheduling and data-driven decision-making.
- Implementing such systems is vital for optimizing resource allocation and ensuring the longevity of medical equipment.
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