Integration with the Datico® LIFE HUB

OCULUS

With the integration of Oculus, Datico® expands its platform with another central building block of clinical diagnostics. Visual field testing, which plays an important role in neurological and ophthalmological contexts, is not merely connected but transformed into an end-to-end digital workflow.

The focus is not on the individual measurement, but on the question of how a consistent, reusable overall report can be created from fragmented individual findings – embedded in existing clinical processes.

When diagnostics meet fragmented systems

In practice, visual field tests rarely deliver a single result. Instead, several individual reports are generated within one examination context, each representing different aspects of visual function.

These reports are typically available in separate documents, are generated in different systems, and subsequently have to be merged manually. It is precisely at this point that media disruptions, additional effort, and inconsistencies in documentation arise.

The actual diagnostic quality often falls short of what is possible, because the relationship between the data is not systematically leveraged.

Integration via Twinfield and GDT – embedded in the clinical workflow

The technical integration follows an established clinical process. Patient data and case information are transferred via the GDT protocol to the Twinfield software, which serves as the central environment for Oculus diagnostics.

The visual field test is performed there. The resulting outcomes are not generated as a single finding, but provided as several reports within the system.

These reports are then imported by Datico® and integrated into the Datico® LIFE HUB. The decisive point here is that the data is not merely stored, but processed further in a structured manner.

From individual report to a consistent overall report

The actual added value of the integration arises in the consolidation of the data. The individual PDF reports of the visual field test are automatically consolidated into a single overall document and supplemented with additional content.

A structured summary is generated via Datico® Smart Forms, in which findings can be assessed, commented on, and placed in a clinical context. In this way, a unified, traceable overall report is created from several isolated reports.

This overall report is then returned to the HIS and clearly assigned to a case there. Diagnostics thus become a seamless part of the existing documentation.

Diagnostics become part of an integrated data logic

With the integration of Oculus, the role of visual field diagnostics within the system changes. It is no longer a separate process with downstream documentation, but part of an end-to-end data logic.

Findings are created in a structured manner, consolidated, and made immediately available in the right context for further use. Particularly in neurological and rehabilitative settings, where progression and comparison are decisive, this integration provides a significantly better basis for assessment and treatment planning.

Conclusion

The integration of Oculus demonstrates how specialized diagnostic systems can be embedded in an end-to-end digital process chain.

The combination of GDT-based transfer, structured integration of findings, and automatic consolidation creates a workflow that is not only more efficient, but also improves the quality of documentation and analysis.

This makes another step toward integrated, data-based clinical care visible.

Frequently asked questions

How exactly does the integration of Oculus visual field testing work in clinical practice?
The integration follows the existing workflow. Patient data and case information are transferred from the HIS via the GDT protocol to the Twinfield software. The visual field test is performed there. The resulting reports are then automatically imported into the Datico® LIFE HUB, processed further, and returned to the clinical system as a consolidated overall report.
Which data or documents are imported from the visual field test?
Visual field testing typically generates several individual reports, usually in the form of PDF files. These are imported in full, merged within the Datico® LIFE HUB, and stored in a structured manner as a single, consistent overall report. The focus is therefore not on individual measured values, but on the integration of complete diagnostic reports.
What happens to the individual reports after they are imported into Datico®?
The individual PDF reports are automatically merged into a single overall document. In addition, a structured summary is added via Datico® Smart Forms, in which key findings are assessed and contextualized. This creates a unified, clinically usable overall report instead of several isolated documents.
Can the report be further supplemented or adjusted within the Datico® LIFE HUB?
Yes. A key advantage of the integration is the ability to extend the imported findings. Additional information, assessments, or comments can be added via structured input forms before the final report is transferred back to the HIS.
How is it ensured that the final report is correctly returned to the clinical system?
The transfer back follows a structured process based on the existing case and order logic. The consolidated overall report is clearly assigned to a patient and an examination and stored in the HIS as part of the regular documentation.
What is the key difference compared to previous solutions in visual field diagnostics?
In conventional setups, the individual reports often remain fragmented and have to be merged manually. With Datico®, the overall report is created automatically and in a structured manner within a single system. This reduces manual effort while improving the consistency and traceability of the diagnostics.
For which institutions is this integration particularly relevant?
In conventional setups, the individual reports often remain fragmented and have to be merged manually. With Datico®, the overall report is created automatically and in a structured manner within a single system. This reduces manual effort while improving the consistency and traceability of the diagnostics.