Workflow modeling and analysis of computer guided prostate brachytherapy under MR imaging control.
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چکیده
We demonstrate that classical Business Process Reengineering (BPR) methods can be successfully applied to Computer Aided Surgery while increasing safety and efficiency of the overall procedure through an integrated Workflow Management System. Computer guided Prostate Brachytherapy, as a sophisticated treatment by an interdisciplinary team, is perfectly suited to apply our method. Detailed suggestions for improvement of the whole procedure could be derived by our modified BPR method.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Studies in health technology and informatics
دوره 98 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004