Integration of tools for binding archetypes to SNOMED CT
2008
Integrating Tools for Healthcare Record Terminology
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Erik Sundvall, Rahil Qamar, Mikael Nyström, Mattias Forss, Håkan Petersson, Daniel Karlsson, Hans Åhlfeldt, Alan Rector
Primary Institution: Linköping University
Hypothesis
Can the integration of tools improve the process of binding archetypes to SNOMED CT terminology?
Conclusion
The integrated tool can help reduce the effort required to find the right terminology bindings.
Supporting Evidence
- The tool integrates an archetype editor, a terminology binding system, and a visualization tool.
- It aims to facilitate the creation of interoperable electronic health records.
- The methods used include lexical processing and natural language processing.
Takeaway
This study created a tool that helps doctors connect medical terms to electronic health records more easily.
Methodology
The study used lexical and semantic methods for mapping and visualization techniques for exploring terminology.
Limitations
The tools have only been implemented in limited numbers and may not cover all terminology binding scenarios.
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