ICUBASE-A Distributed Database for Support of Clinical Data Input and Coding on the World Wide Web.

Abstract

The ICuBase project involved the creation of a generic, modular application for input and coding of medical data via the World Wide Web. A distributed database is used in conjunction with modular, Hypertext Markup Language input forms to create a scalable application interface. A unique navigation system was also developed to facilitate user interface. Clinical coding is accomplished by means of 'coding engines' that utilize clinical coding databases to generate accurate medical codes during data input. The coding engines are modular so that any externally written application may incorporate this functionality for use in new clinical systems. Physicians using the system were able to accurately code medical data using these external, web-based resources. Overall, trial physician users were satisfied with the application interface and the coding engines.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 12, 1997
Accession Number
ADA325018

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  • Joseph B. Mirrow

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  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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  • Health Services
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