Optimal CT

The Optimal CT project is a collaboration with the Cardiothoracic surgery department at UK HealthCare. We are building a system that can intelligently communicate with patients during the weeks/days leading up to their scheduled surgery.

The system can answer patient questions, provide health and wellness resources, and remind patients of important tasks such as stopping eating ahead of their procedure and coordinating transportation. The system’s primary function is to ensure medication adherence, particularly beta blockers, which are a crucial component of pre-op heart surgery care. The system asks patients to log their medication, gently reminding users if they haven’t responded.

The system is built using a Large Language Model and it integrates RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) techniques and Smart State protocols. These allow the system to manage complex interactions and automate communication. By providing patients with easy access to information and gentle reminders, the system aims to help patients adhere to pre-op protocols. For healthcare providers, the system strives to reduce administrative tasks.

Optimal CT stands for Optimization of Preoperative Treatment & Interactive Medical Assistance for Learning Cardiothoracic Surgery.