Development of a Digital Healthcare Platform for Cancer Patient Management

Medical

Identified Challenges in Cancer Patient Care and Communication

The client faces difficulties in providing real-time decision-making support, reducing administrative burdens, and improving the quality of care delivery to cancer patients. They require a user-friendly digital platform that facilitates seamless communication between doctors and patients, supports self-monitoring, and provides accessible health information tailored for users of all ages.

About the Client

A healthcare organization specializing in patient care management, seeking to enhance communication, treatment tracking, and patient engagement through digital solutions.

Goals for the New Digital Patient Management System

Create a comprehensive mobile application supporting cancer patient care on both Android and iOS devices.
Enable real-time data collection and analytics to assist healthcare providers in decision-making.
Reduce administrative workload and operational costs through automation and streamlined workflows.
Improve patient engagement by facilitating seamless communication with healthcare teams and access to educational resources.
Implement features for health record management, symptom self-monitoring, community building, and instant messaging.
Ensure the platform is secure, reliable, and easy to use for patients of diverse ages and backgrounds.

Core Functional Requirements for the Healthcare Platform

User registration and profile management for patients and healthcare providers.
Secure medical records storage and management via a health passport-like feature.
Symptom questionnaires and health monitoring tools for real-time tracking.
Educational Hub offering informational content tailored to cancer treatment stages.
Community forum or support network feature to foster peer support and moral encouragement.
Instant messaging and communication channels between patients and healthcare providers.
Administrative web panel for healthcare staff to manage patient data and analytics.
Integration with cloud services to support scalability and reliability.

Preferred Technologies and Architectural Approaches

Microservices-based architecture

Mobile app development using Swift (iOS) and Kotlin (Android)

Backend development with scalable database solutions such as MySQL and MongoDB

Deployment using containerization platforms like Docker

Firebase for real-time data synchronization and authentication

APIs supporting secure data exchange

MVVM or similar architectural pattern for maintainability

Necessary External System Integrations

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems for medical data synchronization
Notification and messaging services for instant communication
Analytics platforms for data-driven decision-making
Cloud hosting providers (e.g., AWS or equivalent) for deployment and scalability

Key Non-Functional Requirements and Performance Metrics

System uptime of at least 99.9%
Data security in compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA or GDPR)
Application responsiveness with a load capability supporting thousands of concurrent users
Ease of use for a broad age range, including intuitive UI/UX designs
Fast data processing and real-time updates to support decision-making

Anticipated Business and Clinical Impact

The digital healthcare platform is expected to streamline clinical workflows, reduce administrative overhead, and enhance patient engagement and self-care. It aims to empower healthcare providers with real-time analytics and decision support, leading to improved treatment outcomes, higher patient satisfaction, and cost savings. Based on previous implementations, the platform could improve communication efficiency, optimize care management, and foster a supportive community for cancer patients.