Digital Intake Tool

Digital Intake Tool - Bowelscreening

"The major gain of the research is that it saves time for both healthcare providers and patients."

MDL-arts prof. Manon Spaander

Smart intake. Less administrative strain. More time for the patient.

Digital Intake Tool (DIT) for the Gastroenterology Department: proven effective and ready for implementation! After four years of research and practical experience, the Digital Intake Tool (DIT) is ready to replace an in-person intake at the outpatient clinic. The DIT has been extensively tested with more than 1,000 patients who were referred through the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program after a positive stool test result. Whereas previously each of these individuals had to undergo an intake interview at the outpatient clinic, this can now be done entirely digitally.

Smart intake. Less administrative strain. More time for the patient.

Time gains without concessions

The DIT combines targeted information — including easy-to-understand animations — with a digital intake questionnaire tailored to the imaging test that follows. Patients are well informed, and healthcare providers have all relevant information in advance. This saves up to 30 minutes per patient, while maintaining quality of care and patient satisfaction.

Backed by research conducted with Erasmus MC

In collaboration with Erasmus MC, scientific research has shown that the DIT is a safe, efficient, and patient-friendly replacement for the physical intake interview.
Efficiency for the department, peace of mind for the healthcare provider, clarity for the patient.

This digital approach frees up time for other patients and reduces the workload at the outpatient clinic. The Digital Intake Tool – proven effective, user-friendly, and future-oriented.

96.5% had clean bowels during the colonoscopy: the DIT therefore meets the requirements of the national screening program.

98.8% of participants rated the DIT with a positive patient experience.

Implementation of the DIT will reduce the burden for patients, healthcare providers, and society.

Current situation

Hospital

Planning

Occupy space

Deploy healthcare workers

Patients

Hospital visit

Travel and parking costs

Take time off work