Title: Optimal scheduling and sequencing of medical tests in blockchain design

Authors: Abbas Al-Refaie; Ahmad Al-Hawadi

Addresses: Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Jordan, Amman, 11942, Jordan ' Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Jordan, Amman, 11942, Jordan

Abstract: This research develops a framework for an electronic medical system by blockchain technology for optimal planning and management of medical tests that have been assigned to patients' medical reports. Two mathematical optimisation models were formulated for scheduling and sequencing medical tests. Each medical test in the electronic patient medical record was treated as a block. Optimisation models were then utilised for chaining blocks, preventing unauthorised access, and guaranteeing secure storage of patients' medical information. A real case study from a private healthcare center was employed for illustrating the adoption of the suggested framework in managing 110 patients' medical records with 208 medical tests. Adopting the proposed digital system can effectively improve the service quality of patients' treatment process and efficiently save valuable resources of healthcare system. In conclusion, the developed blockchain of patient electronic record system with optimal scheduling and sequencing models results in significant positive impacts on patient satisfaction and healthcare performance.

Keywords: electronic medical system; blockchain; medical records; optimisation; medical testing.

DOI: 10.1504/IJASM.2024.140414

International Journal of Agile Systems and Management, 2024 Vol.17 No.3, pp.369 - 395

Accepted: 06 Apr 2024
Published online: 07 Aug 2024 *

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