Digital odyssey: lessons learnt from a reverse transition from a digital to a manual pathology workflow

Caputo A, Angeloni M, Merolla F, Vatrano S, Ferrazzi F, Fraggetta F (2024)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2024

Journal

Journal of Clinical Pathology BMJ Publishing Group

Article Number: 209382

DOI: 10.1136/jcp-2023-209382

Abstract

In the fully digital Caltagirone pathology laboratory, a reverse shift from a digital to a manual workflow occurred due to a server outage in September 2023. Here, insights gained from this unplanned transition are explored. Surveying the affected pathologists and technicians revealed unanimous preferences for the time-saving and error-reducing capabilities of the digital methodology. Conversely, the return to manual methods highlighted increased dissatisfaction and reduced efficiency, emphasising the superiority of digital workflows. This case study underscores that transition challenges are not inherent to digital workflows but to transitioning itself, advocating for the adoption of digital technologies in all pathology practices.

Authors with CRIS profile

Miriam Angeloni Institute of Pathology Fulvia Ferrazzi Department of Nephropathology

Involved external institutions

Ospedali Riuniti San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona IT Italy (IT) University of Molise / Università degli Studi del Molise IT Italy (IT)

How to cite

APA:

Caputo, A., Angeloni, M., Merolla, F., Vatrano, S., Ferrazzi, F., & Fraggetta, F. (2024). Digital odyssey: lessons learnt from a reverse transition from a digital to a manual pathology workflow. Journal of Clinical Pathology. https://doi.org/10.1136/jcp-2023-209382

MLA:

Caputo, Alessandro, et al. "Digital odyssey: lessons learnt from a reverse transition from a digital to a manual pathology workflow." Journal of Clinical Pathology (2024).

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