Rohini Pangrikar BEng, MS, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Sarita Salil Akolkar, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

3D-ICE facilitates interactive collaboration in Radiology workflow. It can seamlessly integrate at hospital sites while ensuring secure access and confidentiality of data.

In the Radiology workflow, referring physicians need to interact directly with radiologists to review medical images or critical results. PACS systems facilitate sharing of patient data but do not support interactive collaboration. When interacting remotely, collaborators juggle with image viewing applications, communication equipment and patient reports. This collaboration is error prone and affects quality of patient care. Productive collaboration entails a single environment enabling real-time interactions and easy access to patient data while adhering to healthcare standards.

3D-ICE is increasingly used as a virtual, one stop, cost-effective remote collaboration solution. In 3D-ICE users are represented as human-like 3D Avatars capable of interpersonal interactions inside customizable Virtual Workspace (VW). VWs simulate real workspaces aiding interactions with minimal training. 3D-ICE: •Enables real-time, one-stop collaboration using integrated tools •Ensures secure access to patient data •Restricts access to VW preserving data confidentiality •Supports viewing of 3D-reconstructions •Is also supported on mobile devices  These features can enhance physicians and radiologists’ collaboration while retaining integrity of patient data.  

3D-ICE can utilize existing infrastructure and integrate into radiology workflow while adhering to healthcare standards: •Users login to 3D-ICE clients over secure connections( to a secure 3D-ICE server) to enter VW •Connect to an IHE compliant facility via shared web-browser in VW ensuring access to patient data across enterprises (XDS-I.b) and auditing (ATNA) •Integrate file sharing systems with VW or drag-drop files in VW for consolidated view of patient data •Co-view images, reports or share monitor screen using integrated shared applications •Use 3D cues to point ROI in images for precise reference •Restrict access to VW or export of data outside VW in compliance with local policies •Auto-delete VW contents after predefined time ensuring data safety

Pangrikar, R, Akolkar, S, Leveraging 3D Immersive and Collaborative Environments (3D-ICE) to Enhance Interactive Collaboration in the Radiology Workflow.  Radiological Society of North America 2013 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, December 1 - December 6, 2013 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2013/13015425.html