Definition of a metadata model for a multi–layered clinical practice guideline representation framework. (21st November 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kim, Matthew; Turechek, Zachary; Boxwala, Aziz; Hongsermeier, Tonya; Krall, Michael; Sonnenberg, Frank; Wright, Adam; Middleton, Blackford; Maviglia, Saverio
• Is Part Of: International journal of functional informatics and personalised medicine. Volume 4:Number 1(2012)
• Page Start: 47
• Page End: 55
• Publication Date: 2012-11-21
• Subjects: metadata modelling -- clinical guidelines -- multi–layered knowledge representation -- knowledge sharing -- knowledge artefacts; Biomedical engineering -- Periodicals; Bioinformatics -- Periodicals; 610.28
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1756-2104

Abstract

Representatives from a consortium of academic institutions, healthcare organisations, and commercial entities have collaborated to implement and evaluate a multi–layered representation framework targeted to promote the sharing and distribution of clinical practice guideline knowledge artefacts. Definition of a metadata model for knowledge artefacts submitted to a shared repository based on this framework proceeded through an iterative process that sought to strike a balance between the need to provide enough specification to allow for efficient indexing and retrieval and recognition of the potential burden imposed by excessive requirements.