Design of an RFID-based Healthcare Management System using an Information System Design Theory

Abstract

This design science research study describes the design and development of a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-based Healthcare Management System (RHMS) for the healthcare industry. We examined the use of RFID technology as the key enabler for building the RHMS to deliver higher business values and provide effective support in transforming and optimizing healthcare practices in the industry. In this study, a prototype RHMS was built and implemented in a quasi-real world setting. The results validate the practical viability of the proposed system architecture. We show that the Information System Design Theory used to develop the RHMS could form the basis for further research. We hope the proposed system architecture and the developed prototype system from this study will help support and further the efforts of both academics and practitioners in RFID research.

DataCare: Big Data Analytics Solution for Intelligent Healthcare Management

“…For instance, Ngai et al [11] focus on how RFID technology can be applied for building a healthcare management system, yet it is only implemented in a quasi-real world setting. Ting et al [13] also focus on the application of RFID technology to such a project, from the perspective of its preparation, implementation and maintenance.…”

Product life cycle information management in the electronics supply chain

“…RFID systems have been used in various different industries (e.g. aerospace [21], automotive [22], health care [23], retail ) and during different life cycle stages to: 1) trace products through the supply chain, 2) trace quality information, 3) enhance logistics operations, 4) monitor products / animals and 5) prevent counterfeiting of products.…”

Explanatory Design Theory

“…This theory is oriented toward conditional functional explanations. Ngai et al (2009) propose a design theory for RFID-based healthcare management systems. The design theory formulates the requirements as a problem of information errors that endanger patient safety.…”