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Peer-reviewedCC BYFrontiers in digital health

A real-time, gamified approach for optimizing intra-hospital transport of time-critical biospecimens.

  • Adrian Bundschuh1,2
  • Annalena Artinger1,2
  • Rebecca Schönmehl1,2
  • Christoph Brosius3
  • Jens Langejürgen4
  • Lina Winter1,2,5
  • Christoph Brochhausen1,2
5 affiliations
  1. 1Medical Faculty Mannheim, Institute of Pathology, University Medical Centre Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany.
  2. 2DKFZ-Hector Cancer Institute at the University Medical Center Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany.
  3. 3Circumradius GmbH, Stadthagen, Germany.
  4. 4Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA, Mannheim, Germany.
  5. 5Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine III, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
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Abstract

Intra-hospital transport of biological specimens is a time-critical, preanalytical step. However, especially for diagnostic or scientific critical biospecimens it remains largely manual, poorly tracked, and decoupled from performance feedback. Existing solutions commonly address isolated parts of the logistics chain but fall short in engaging the personnel who perform it. Therefore, we propose a mobile-first, gamified concept for real-time specimen tracking that combines QR-based documentation with behavioral incentives. Each transport is recorded automatically through start and end scans, closing a gap in the pre-analytical record without adding documentation effort. Beyond external rewards, the concept emphasizes determinants of intrinsic motivation such as task significance to support sustainable engagement. By combining technological and behavioral optimization, this perspective outlines a strategy for time saving, transparent and efficient specimen logistics.

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@article{bundschuh2026realtime,
  title = {{A real-time, gamified approach for optimizing intra-hospital transport of time-critical biospecimens.}},
  author = {Adrian Bundschuh and Annalena Artinger and Rebecca Schönmehl and Christoph Brosius and Jens Langejürgen and Lina Winter and Christoph Brochhausen},
  journal = {Frontiers in digital health},
  year = {2026},
  month = oct,
  doi = {10.3389/fdgth.2026.1920674},
  url = {https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42898266},
  note = {CC BY},
}
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TY  - JOUR
TI  - A real-time, gamified approach for optimizing intra-hospital transport of time-critical biospecimens.
AU  - Adrian Bundschuh
AU  - Annalena Artinger
AU  - Rebecca Schönmehl
AU  - Christoph Brosius
AU  - Jens Langejürgen
AU  - Lina Winter
AU  - Christoph Brochhausen
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/10/05
JO  - Frontiers in digital health
DO  - 10.3389/fdgth.2026.1920674
UR  - https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42898266
AB  - Intra-hospital transport of biological specimens is a time-critical, preanalytical step. However, especially for diagnostic or scientific critical biospecimens it remains largely manual, poorly tracked, and decoupled from performance feedback. Existing solutions commonly address isolated parts of the logistics chain but fall short in engaging the personnel who perform it. Therefore, we propose a mobile-first, gamified concept for real-time specimen tracking that combines QR-based documentation with behavioral incentives. Each transport is recorded automatically through start and end scans, closing a gap in the pre-analytical record without adding documentation effort. Beyond external rewards, the concept emphasizes determinants of intrinsic motivation such as task significance to support sustainable engagement. By combining technological and behavioral optimization, this perspective outlines a strategy for time saving, transparent and efficient specimen logistics.
SN  - 2673-253X
ER  -