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Decision support telemedicine systems: A conceptual model and reusable templates
1Department of Medical Informatics, Academic Medical Centre-University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. b.nannings@gmail.com
Summary
Decision support telemedicine systems (DSTSs) integrate telemedicine and clinical decision support. This study defines DSTSs, proposes a general model, and offers reusable templates to aid in developing these emerging systems.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Medical Technology
- Digital Health
Background:
- Decision support telemedicine systems (DSTSs) are an emerging field combining telemedicine and clinical decision support.
- Limited literature currently addresses the definition, modeling, and development of DSTSs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define Decision Support Telemedicine Systems (DSTSs).
- To propose a general conceptual model for DSTSs.
- To develop model-based templates for aiding DSTS development in specific medical tasks.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search to inform the definition, model, and templates.
- Unified Modeling Language (UML) class-models used for conceptual model construction.
- Class-attributes derived from established DSTS characterizing properties.
- Templates tested for applicability on newly identified DSTSs.
Main Results:
- A harmonized definition of DSTSs is provided.
- A conceptual model for understanding DSTSs is proposed.
- Reusable, model-based templates for DSTS development were synthesized and demonstrated as relevant and useful.
- Templates proved effective in modeling new DSTSs.
Conclusions:
- The proposed definition, conceptual model, and templates offer a structured approach to understanding and developing DSTSs.
- These resources are valuable for researchers and developers in the early stages of DSTS creation.
- The study contributes to standardizing the conceptualization and modeling of DSTSs.
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