Data Visualization in Radiation Medicine

Catherine Santiago
Faculty advisor: Dr. Barbara Berkovich

BACKGROUND PURPOSE DISCUSSION

Management and stakeholders

requested the presentation of • Save Time Presenting data that is
data and metrics of 2400 visually appealing
referred and treated patients • Save Money increases the likelihood
across 4 facilities. The process of that stakeholders will
downloading spreadsheets and
• Interactivity within a notice. Trends are
creating graphs to copy and
paste into a PowerPoint was workbook easier to see, and course
time-consuming and corrections can be made
cumbersome. • Visually appealing in a timely manner.
PICOT ROI-RESULTS NEXT STEPS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Previous Current
• Population: Patients referred to Radiation Time (hrs) 12 0.25
• Upgrading SQL
Volume (report cycle) 2 2
Medicine.
Database
Cost (staff $/hr) 38 38
Cost Yr 1 $912.00 $1,519.00

• Intervention: Provide a data visualization

tool for payor review of radiation treatment
Time (hrs)
Volume (report cycle)
12
4
0.25
4
• Patient Satisfaction
Scores
Cost (staff $/hr) 40 40
claims. Cost Yr 2 $1,920.00 $340.00

• Comparison: Excel charts upgraded to Time (hrs)

Volume (report cycle)
12
4
0.25
4
• Financial Data
Tableau interactive visualizations Cost (staff $/hr)
Cost Yr 3
42
2016
42
342 • Scheduling Metrics
Total Cost $4,848.00 $2,201.00
• Outcome: Interactive and easy-to-use
visualizations.
Savings $2,647.00 26% • Calculate YOY
variances-
• Time: Data available in real-time, anytime. Cost (Software Fees in $) 1500
Cost (Software Fees in $)
Cost (Software Fees in $)
300
300
Trendspotting
Investment cost over 3 yrs $ 2,100.00
 Data Visualization in Radiation Medicine
Catherine Santiago
Faculty advisor: Dr. Barbara Berkovich

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 Data Visualization in Radiation Medicine
Catherine Santiago
Faculty advisor: Dr. Barbara Berkovich

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