Bluetooth devices for the optimization of patients' workflow in a radiation oncology department

We propose to extend the application of this widespread technology even in the medical environment. The aim of our work is to apply BT-ACTs for workflow management and patients' performance monitoring in a Radiation Oncology Department. Indeed, in such medical department working on outpatients based regimen, workflow and clinical control may be complex.

The costs of healthcare administrations are continuously increasing and techniques able of reducing costs and optimizing systems are necessary. The use of information and communications technology (ICT), such as Bluetooth (BT) Activity Tracker (ACT) devices, can expand and improve the capabilities of the management structures.