Using BPMN to Model Anatomic Pathology Processes
Author Information
Author(s): Marcial García Rojo, Elvira Rolón, Luis Calahorra, Felix Óscar García, Rosario Paloma Sánchez, Francisco Ruiz, Nieves Ballester, María Armenteros, Teresa Rodríguez, Rafael Martín Espartero
Primary Institution: Hospital General de Ciudad Real
Hypothesis
The implementation of BPMN can improve the modeling of complex healthcare processes in pathology.
Conclusion
The modeling of Anatomic Pathology subprocesses has allowed the creation of an understandable graphical model, where management and improvements are more easily implemented by health professionals.
Supporting Evidence
- BPMN is widely accepted and recognized in the enterprise market for its ease of use.
- The study involved a collaborative effort between software engineers and healthcare professionals.
- The modeling process included multiple phases to ensure thorough understanding and accuracy.
Takeaway
This study shows how using a special diagram language can help doctors and staff understand and improve the way they work with patient samples.
Methodology
A multidisciplinary work group was created to analyze the use of BPMN notation in real cases, following a cyclical Action-Research method.
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