Progress in Medical Physics (한국의학물리학회지:의학물리)

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Structure of an Oncology Information System Based on a Cost-Effective Relational Database for Small Departments of Radiation Oncology

  • Jeon, Hosang (Department of Radiation Oncology and Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Dong Woon (Department of Radiation Oncology and Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital) ;
  • Joo, Ji Hyeon (Department of Radiation Oncology and Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital) ;
  • Ki, Yongkan (Department of Radiation Oncology, Pusan National University School of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Wontaek (Department of Radiation Oncology, Pusan National University School of Medicine) ;
  • Park, Dahl (Department of Radiation Oncology, Pusan National University Hospital) ;
  • Nam, Jiho (Department of Radiation Oncology, Pusan National University Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Dong Hyeon (Department of Radiation Oncology, Pusan National University Hospital)
  • Received : 2020.10.19
  • Accepted : 2020.11.23
  • Published : 2020.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose: Radiation oncology information systems (ROIS) have evolved toward connecting and integrating information between radiation treatment procedures. ROIS can play an important role in utilizing modern radiotherapy techniques that have high complexity and require a large amount of information. Methods: Using AccessTM software, we have developed a relational database that is highly optimized for a radiotherapeutic workflow. Results: The prescription table was chosen as the core table to which the other tables were connected, and three types of forms-charts, worklists, and calendars- were suggested. A fast and reliable channel for delivering orders and remarks according to changes in the situation was also designed. Conclusions: We expect our ROIS design to inspire those who need to develop and manage an individual ROIS suitable for their radiation oncology departments at a low cost.

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This research was supported by the Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) funded by the Korean government (MSIT) (2020R1C1C1013300).

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