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Object-oriented analysis and design: a methodology for modeling the computer-based patient record
C J Egyhazy1, S M Eyestone, J Martino
1Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Falls Church, USA.
Topics in Health Information Management
|July 6, 1998
Summary
A new object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD) methodology was developed for military health systems to improve computer-based patient record (CPR) systems. This approach enhances scalability, reusability, and legacy system integration for better interoperability.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Health Informatics
- Software Engineering
Background:
- Object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD) methodologies often struggle with scalability, product reuse, and legacy system integration.
- The military environment presents unique challenges for implementing robust health information systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To formulate and demonstrate an OOAD methodology tailored for the Department of Defense Military Health System.
- To address the limitations of existing OOAD methods in large-scale, complex healthcare environments.
Main Methods:
- A 6-month development period involving object modelers and domain experts.
- Tailoring an OOAD methodology specifically for the military health context.
- Application of the methodology to develop components for simple order processing within the health system.
Main Results:
- Successful formulation of a scalable and reusable OOAD methodology.
- Demonstrated applicability in a large-scale military health service system.
- Production of object model components for order processing.
Conclusions:
- The developed OOAD methodology effectively addresses scalability, reusability, and legacy system challenges.
- This tailored approach is crucial for achieving broad interoperability among heterogeneous automated information systems in military healthcare.
- Lessons learned provide valuable insights for implementing similar systems.