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[The future of clinical laboratory database management system]
M Kambe1, D Imidy, A Matsubara
1Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Hiroshima University School of Medicine.
Rinsho Byori. the Japanese Journal of Clinical Pathology
|October 13, 1999
Summary
This study clarifies clinical laboratory database management systems, identifying the relational model as optimal. Future systems may integrate IC cards for personal health data and microscopy for dynamic cell analysis.
Area of Science:
- Clinical laboratory science
- Database management systems
- Medical informatics
Context:
- Current clinical laboratory database management systems require assessment.
- Distinguishing between Clinical Laboratory Information Systems and Clinical Laboratory Systems is crucial.
- Existing database management systems include relational, tree, and network models.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the current state of clinical laboratory database management systems.
- To compare Clinical Laboratory Information Systems and Clinical Laboratory Systems.
- To determine the most effective database management system for clinical laboratory applications.
Summary:
- The relational model is identified as the superior database management system for clinical laboratories.
- This conclusion is based on practical experience and the development of clinical laboratory expert systems.
- Future systems may incorporate IC card technology for personal health data and microscopy for dynamic leukocyte/bacteria analysis.
Impact:
- Provides guidance on selecting optimal database management systems for clinical laboratories.
- Highlights the potential of emerging technologies like IC cards and advanced microscopy for future healthcare data management.
- Contributes to the advancement of clinical laboratory informatics and data integrity.