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Twenty years later: where has MUMPS gone and how did it get there?

R F Walters1

  • 1University of California, Davis.

Computers in Healthcare
|May 9, 1991
PubMed

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This article traces the history of MUMPS (Massachusetts General Hospital Utility Multi-Programming System), detailing its fragmentation and standardization. It also explores future trends for MUMPS-based technologies.

Area of Science:

  • Computer Science
  • Programming Languages
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • The Massachusetts General Hospital Utility Multi-Programming System (MUMPS) has a long history in healthcare computing.
  • The language has undergone significant evolution, including periods of fragmentation and consolidation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a historical overview of the MUMPS programming language.
  • To analyze the factors contributing to its fragmentation and subsequent standardization.
  • To forecast the future trajectory of MUMPS-based technologies.

Main Methods:

  • Historical research and analysis of key developmental milestones.
  • Review of documentation from the MUMPS Users' Group and MUMPS Development Committee.
  • Expert insights and projections on future technological trends.

Main Results:

  • MUMPS development involved distinct phases of innovation, fragmentation, and standardization.
  • Standardization efforts were crucial for the language's continued relevance.
  • The evolution of MUMPS reflects broader trends in programming language development and adoption.

Conclusions:

  • MUMPS has a resilient history, adapting through standardization.
  • Future developments will likely focus on integration and modernization of MUMPS-based systems.
  • The language's legacy continues to influence modern healthcare IT infrastructure.

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