摘要
PURPOSE: This study assessed the impact of the navify Tumor Board digital tool on multidisciplinary team tumor boards' (MDTs) efficiency, comparing its streamlined workflow and preparation to conventional, time-consuming methods. METHODS: This prospective observational study (January-June 2021) compared MDT phase durations (preparation, discussion, follow-up) using the navify Tumor Board platform versus conventional methods for integrated patient data management and decision-making. RESULTS: The navify Tumor Board significantly improved MDT efficiency across all phases compared to conventional methods. In the preparation phase, it reduced the time needed for cancer staging imaging checks and sending meeting materials by 8.62% (p < 0.001). During the discussion phase, it decreased the time required for presenting patient history, reviewing pathology/immunohistochemistry results, and gathering expert opinions, leading to a 21.26% overall reduction in discussion time (p < 0.001). For post-discussion follow-up, it saved 76.54% of the time required recording MDT comments (p < 0.001) and 33.43% of the time needed to schedule second discussions (p = 0.011). Overall, the Navify Tumor Board reduced the total MDT process time by 35.37% (p < 0.001), demonstrating its potential to streamline multidisciplinary cancer care decision-making. CONCLUSIONS: This study showed that the navify Tumor Board tool can significantly improve the efficiency of MDT workflows in Taiwan.