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Multi-agent Systems and Cancer Pain Management.
Tyler Alise Le1, Arpi Jivalagian1, Tasneem Hiba1
1American University of the Caribbean, 1St University Drive, at Jordan Drive, Cupecoy, Sint Maarten.
Current Pain and Headache Reports
|June 29, 2023
Summary
Multi-agent systems (MAS) improve cancer pain management by integrating technology like wireless sensory networks. This enhances patient-provider communication and care coordination for better clinical outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Oncology
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Cancer care is complex and can be fragmented, even with dedicated teams.
- Effective communication and care coordination are vital for managing cancer pain.
- Multi-agent systems (MAS) represent a technological advancement in cancer patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore multi-agent systems (MAS) in cancer pain management.
- To investigate how MAS can enhance patient care and communication.
- To examine the role of technology in coordinating cancer treatment.
Main Methods:
- Integration of wireless sensory networks (WSN) and body area sensory networks (BASN) as examples of MAS.
- Utilizing electronic medical records (EHR) networked with personal devices.
- Incorporating patient self-reporting apps and wearable body sensors.
Main Results:
- Advanced technology facilitates congruent communication between patients and providers.
- Improved communication aids in organized pain management and better clinical outcomes.
- Systems automatically update healthcare entities, improving pain management coverage and patient follow-up.
Conclusions:
- Technology, particularly MAS, offers an organized structure for managing complex cancer diagnoses.
- Integrated systems enhance patient-provider communication, leading to more effective pain management.
- Technological advancements reduce patient effort and decrease loss to follow-up.
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