Development and Usability Evaluation of an RFID-Based Medical Equipment Inventory System

Hernández M.; Povea G.; Carbajal A.; Sevilla A.; Figueroa A.; Felix J.; Pérez S. · IFMBE Proceedings (2025) · DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-88064-3_18

Resumen

Effective medical equipment management is crucial for delivering high-quality healthcare services, especially in resource-limited settings. In Peruvian hospitals, existing inventory systems are inadequately equipped and lack the necessary tools to guarantee accurate and reliable management of medical equipment inventories. This paper introduces and evaluates the usability of an RFID-based system specifically designed to manage medical equipment and its accessories. The proposed system involves the development of an RFID reader integrated with a user-friendly web interface. This setup facilitates the registration and tracking of medical equipment and ensures the availability and management of associated accessories. This system advances medical equipment management practices by focusing on accessory management. Initial usability studies suggest that the system significantly enhances the accuracy and efficiency of inventory management. However, comprehensive evaluations are needed to assess its effectiveness across diverse healthcare environments in Latin America. This helps generalize the system’s benefits and optimize its components for broader application. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025.

Instituciones: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú