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InfoServerPlus: providing a medical library as application service.
Holger Pschichholz1, Martin Boeker, Ralf Gaudes
1Department of Medical Informatics, University Hospital of Freiburg, Stefan-Meier-Strasse 26, D-79104 Freiburg, Germany.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|October 6, 2004
Summary
A client-server architecture with a three-tier system design provides effective access to clinical content. This technological solution successfully disseminates information via the internet for improved clinical decision-making.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Computer Science
- Information Systems
Background:
- Clinical decision-making requires efficient access to high-quality medical content.
- Existing systems may not adequately support the advanced requirements for multipurpose applications in healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and implement a robust system architecture for accessing clinical information.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a client-server architecture for disseminating medical knowledge.
Main Methods:
- A client-server architecture was developed, featuring a three-tier system design (presentation, application, data supply).
- An application server was utilized to serve thin clients across multiple platforms.
- The system was implemented to facilitate information dissemination via Intranet and Internet.
Main Results:
- The implemented system architecture successfully met the advanced requirements for a multipurpose clinical application.
- The three-tier client-server design proved effective in delivering content.
- The solution demonstrated a promising approach for knowledge dissemination in healthcare settings.
Conclusions:
- The client-server architecture with a three-tier design is a viable and effective solution for clinical information access.
- This technological approach supports the dissemination of critical information for improved clinical decision-making, despite initial expenditures.