Utah's IBIS-PH: an innovative user interface solution for Web-based data query systems

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Information Systems

Background:

• Effective project management for Web-based Data Query Systems (WDQS) necessitates evaluating technology trade-offs.
• Public health data systems require careful consideration of user interface, data display, and back-end infrastructure.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present and compare current technology options for WDQS, focusing on user interface, data display, and back-end components.
• To explain the rationale behind technology choices for the Indicator-based Information System for Public Health (IBIS-PH) query system.
• To assess the developed IBIS-PH system against key design requirements.

Main Methods:

• Comparative analysis of user interface and data display technologies for WDQS.
• Evaluation of back-end technologies including Web servers, application servers, and data storage.
• Case study of the Indicator-based Information System for Public Health (IBIS-PH) development process.

Main Results:

• Detailed comparison of advantages and disadvantages for various WDQS technology options.
• Explanation of design decisions made for the IBIS-PH system to ensure success and minimize risk.
• Assessment of IBIS-PH against requirements such as public access, usability, portability, and security.

Conclusions:

• Informed technology selection is crucial for successful WDQS development.
• The IBIS-PH system demonstrates a viable approach to meeting diverse public health data query needs.
• Balancing features like accessibility, maintainability, and cost is key for robust information systems.