An Integrated Software System for Medical Equipment Management

Abstract

The evolution of biomedical technology has led to enhanced use of medical devices in healthcare delivery. Clinical Engineering Departments (CEDs), in order to improve their services and monitor the outcomes, are introducing more and more telematic means. In the present work, a new computerized, integrated, windows oriented system intended for CED management is proposed. The system model is based on a star architecture, whose implementation has been carried out by a set of software units, addressing predefined CED specific tasks. Practical usefulness of the whole system has been demonstrated on a pilot evaluation trial. Its adoption could improve and speed up the management processes and maintenance services provided by the CED in the hospitals.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 25, 2001
Accession Number
ADA412529

Entities

People

  • N. Pallikarakis
  • Z. Bliznakov

Organizations

  • University of Patras

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biomedical Technology
  • Data Processing
  • Databases
  • Engineering
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Information Exchange
  • Information Systems
  • Integrated Systems
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Management
  • Operating Systems
  • Patient Care Management
  • Quality Control
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

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Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology