Avenue-Pal
IT systems for palliative care improvement in Germany
Avenue-Pal aimed to improve palliative care from three angles: hospitals, nursing homes, and caregivers. A key metric was optimizing patient transfers in the last phase of life - situations where terminally ill patients move between institutions, often with poor information handoffs.
The IT sub-project "Solution for Information & Communication" addressed two goals: simplifying guideline implementation on sites, and empowering caregivers with adequate information at the right time.
Deliverables
- Digital guideline implementation system - replaced dense government-issued plain-text guidelines with a structured assessment, information, and tracking workflow. Tested in partner institutions and described as helpful and time-saving.
- iOS and Android caregiver app - curated, granularly prepared information for situation assessment and assistance. Stored data in FHIR format for compatibility with other medical systems.
Role
IT project lead, overseeing a team of developers building prototypes for the informational systems.
Context
Conducted at the Institute for Biomedical Technology, University of Applied Sciences Mittelhessen (2019-2021), in collaboration with TransMIT GmbH, University Clinic of Giessen and Marburg, and AWO Giessen. Funded by GBA (Federal Joint Committee) - all developments and documentation were handed over to GBA and DLR.