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Mixed Reality as a Digital Visualisation Solution for the Head and Neck Tumour Board: Application Creation and
Nadia Karnatz1, Michael Schwerter2, Shufang Liu2
1Department of Oral and Plastic Maxillofacial Surgery, Heinrich Heine University Hospital Düsseldorf, Moorenstraße 5, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany.
Cancers
|April 13, 2024
Summary
Mixed reality (MR) technology can streamline complex oncological case reviews by visualizing patient data. This innovation supports head and neck tumour boards in making faster, informed treatment decisions.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Surgical Technology
- Oncology
Background:
- Interdisciplinary oncological case reviews are complex and time-consuming.
- Efficiently presenting diverse clinical and radiological data is crucial for timely treatment decisions.
- Multidisciplinary collaboration requires clear visualization of patient-specific information.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a mixed reality (MR) software prototype for head and neck tumour boards (HNTBs).
- To enhance clinical decision-making through improved data visualization in a multidisciplinary setting.
Main Methods:
- Development of an MR-based software prototype.
- Integration of multimodal interactive user interface features.
- Workflow design for planning and creation of the MR prototype.
Main Results:
- The study outlines the development phases and workflows for the MR software prototype.
- The prototype aims to address the multidisciplinary needs of HNTBs.
- The technology facilitates enhanced understanding and collaboration by visualizing radiological and clinical data.
Conclusions:
- MR technology offers a promising approach to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of oncological case reviews.
- The developed prototype has the potential to support clinical decision-making in HNTBs.
- Further implementation and evaluation are needed to fully realize the benefits of MR in multidisciplinary cancer care.
