The Taiwan Healthcare Expo, held from December 5 to 8 at the Nangang Exhibition Center, features National Taiwan University Hospital's (NTUH) cutting-edge technologies. Highlights include a generative AI-powered health management system, AI nursing record generation models, a large language model (LLM)-based medical report processing system, and a mixed-reality (XR) metaverse surgical simulator for single-port thoracic surgeries. The Pediatrics Department also presents the nation’s first "Easy Milk-Pouring Device," designed using 3D printing technology.
The NTUH Health Management Center integrates data from wearable and mobile devices to establish personalized health profiles, creating predictive models for chronic disease risk. This allows for early-stage diagnosis and prevention of chronic illnesses.
NTUH’s Telecare Center has introduced an “AI-Generated Nursing Record Model for Remote Care Conversations.” Using speech-to-text and semantic analysis technologies, this innovation converts phone recordings between case managers and patients into verbatim transcripts. It then generates standardized nursing records to improve operational efficiency, reduce errors, and support clinical applications like patient care and emergency records. By enabling real-time care planning, this system reduces documentation time and enhances decision-making.
The Medical Records Management Office pioneered Taiwan’s first disease classification coding assistant system using an on-premise LLM. Deployed across all NTUH branches, this patented system, also a recipient of the National Innovation Award, is commercially available for other healthcare institutions. Testing reveals an 86.67% diagnostic accuracy rate, significantly reducing workload for classification staff.
Meanwhile, the IT Department unveiled an LLM-powered system for medical report processing and electronic consent forms. Capable of analyzing unstructured data like images and text, the system automates report generation, reducing repetitive administrative tasks and enhancing efficiency. Its electronic consent form functionality allows patients to sign documents online, both on-site and remotely. The system verifies identities in real-time, reducing paper usage and improving workflow and information accuracy.
NTUH's Department of Surgery presented the "Metaverse Surgical Training Model for Single-Port Thoracoscopic Wound Selection." By combining patient CT scans with 3D reconstruction technology and a game engine, this system enables preoperative simulation to enhance incision accuracy and reduce surgery duration. The technology is set to expand into broader medical applications, offering a novel training tool for future surgical residents.
The Pediatrics Department introduced the "Easy Milk-Pouring Device," Taiwan’s first semi-automated solution designed with ergonomic principles. Utilizing 3D-printed custom bottle holders and locking mechanisms, the device replaces traditional manual operations. This innovation minimizes occupational injuries for nursing staff and improves efficiency. The patented design won the 2023 NHQA National Healthcare Quality Award’s Gold Prize from the Joint Commission of Taiwan.
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