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ClaML: a standard for the electronic publication of classification coding schemes
E J van der Haring1, S Broënhorst, H ten Napel
1Medical Informatics UMCN, Nijmegen, Netherlands. e.vanderharing@mi.umcn.nl
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|November 17, 2006
Summary
This study revises the Classification Markup Language (ClaML) standard for electronic health classifications. Revisions improve consistency and version control, enabling quality output for complex systems like ICD-10.
Area of Science:
- Health informatics
- Information science
- Standardization in healthcare
Background:
- CEN/TS 14463 (ClaML) is a pre-standard markup language for classification coding schemes.
- Healthcare domain classifications require robust electronic publication methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose revisions to the ClaML standard.
- To enhance the electronic publication of healthcare classification coding schemes.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 70 healthcare classifications.
- Transformation of classifications into ClaML using a dedicated tool.
- Implementation of revisions including removal of formatting and addition of layout elements.
Main Results:
- ClaML revisions enhance internal consistency through attribute replacement.
- New elements improve maintenance and version control for classification authors and users.
- Pilot implementation demonstrated adequate representation of complex classifications like ICD-10.
Conclusions:
- The proposed ClaML revisions improve the electronic representation and management of healthcare classifications.
- The updated standard facilitates the production of quality printed outputs from electronic data.
- The revisions support better maintenance and version control for classification systems.
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