Application of Intelligent Care Systems in Radiation Therapy: Enhancing Patient Safety and Reducing Anxiety Through System Optimization and Real-Time Blood Data Monitoring

Summary

This study aims to evaluate the impact of an intelligent care system on radiation therapy patients, focusing on real-time blood data monitoring, optimized patient education, and internal alert systems. The goal is to enhance patient safety, improve treatment adherence, and reduce anxiety by integrating an alert function into the hospital's existing system.

Key interventions include:

Real-time blood monitoring alerts: Healthcare providers will receive automatic notifications of abnormal blood test results to ensure timely intervention.

Optimized patient education materials: Clearer guidance will help patients proactively communicate blood test needs and manage their health during radiation therapy.

Internal reminders: Visual signs and alerts in treatment areas will reinforce patient awareness and engagement.

The study will compare patients receiving these interventions with those under standard care, assessing treatment compliance, anxiety levels, and clinical outcomes over a 12-month period.

Conditions

• Radiation Therapy
• Chemoradiotherapy
• Anxiety
• Adherence

Interventions

DEVICE

Real-Time Blood Data Monitoring System (Device/Software Integration)

Description: An alert function will be integrated into the hospital's electronic system, allowing healthcare providers to view real-time blood test results of radiation therapy patients. The system will notify both medical staff and patients of abnormal results, prompting timely intervention. Mode of Delivery: Hospital Information System (HIS) Integration Purpose: Improve treatment safety by reducing delays in managing abnormal blood counts.

BEHAVIORAL

Enhanced Patient Education Materials (Behavioral/Educational Intervention)

Description: Optimized educational pamphlets and multimedia resources will be provided to patients, including clear self-care instructions and guidance on reporting blood test needs during radiation therapy. Mode of Delivery: Printed materials, multimedia resources, verbal education by medical staff Purpose: Improve patient understanding and engagement in their treatment process.

BEHAVIORAL

Internal Warning Signs and Alerts (Behavioral Intervention)

Description: Physical reminder signs will be placed in high-traffic patient areas (e.g., check-in counters, treatment rooms) to prompt patients to report discomfort or abnormal symptoms, especially related to blood test needs. Mode of Delivery: Visual reminders placed within the radiation oncology department Purpose: Increase patient awareness and adherence to treatment safety protocols.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Chung Shan Medical University

  lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

SINGLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Max Age

80 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2025-02-20

Primary Completion

2025-12-31

Completion

2025-12-31

Countries

• Taiwan

Study Locations