Workflow Architecture to Optimize Processes in an Oncology Clinic
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Workflow, BPMN, Architectural Views of Software, FURPS+Abstract
Efficient workflow management is essential for oncology clinics, aiming to ensure quality care and treatment effectiveness. This paper proposes a solution based on a workflow architecture to optimize clinical processes in an oncology clinic, with a focus on operational efficiency. The proposal is based on documentary research and literature reviews of clinical requirements, as well as the definition of an adapted architecture, using modeling techniques to ensure scalability, security, and maintainability. Diagrams with UML and BPMN notations are presented as a foundation for future projects, aiming at the unification and automation of workflows. The results obtained cover the first two stages of the architectural lifecycle (requirements analysis and design). Although this proposal does not involve full implementation, it provides a robust framework for the future development of functional, cohesive, and maintainable software systems, with the need for practical validations.
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