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A systematic process for converting text-based guidelines into a linear algorithm for electronic implementation.

D F Lobach1, N Kerner

  • 1Division of Medical Informatics, Department of Community and Family Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA.

Proceedings. AMIA Symposium
|November 18, 2000
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This study presents a systematic method for converting text-based clinical practice guidelines into linear algorithms. This structured approach facilitates the computerization of healthcare guidelines for improved clinical practice.

Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Clinical Decision Support

Background:

  • Clinical practice guidelines are crucial for healthcare quality but are often text-based and difficult to implement.
  • Computerization can enhance guideline integration, but requires converting text into suitable formats.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a systematic process for converting text-based clinical practice guidelines into linear algorithms.
  • To facilitate the electronic implementation of clinical guidelines.

Main Methods:

  • A six-step process was developed: defining applicability criteria, entry points, decision points, and actions.
  • Creating a linear algorithm linking decision and action points, and adding supporting resources.
  • The process was tested by physicians and informaticians.

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Main Results:

  • The systematic process successfully converted over two dozen guidelines for computerization.
  • The method proved transferable across different user groups.

Conclusions:

  • A systematic process for converting text-based guidelines into structured linear algorithms aids computerization.
  • This structured format supports electronic implementation and informs guideline development.