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Exploring a model-driven architecture (MDA) approach to health care information systems development
Wullianallur Raghupathi1, Amjad Umar
1Fordham University, Graduate School of Business, New York, NY 10023, United States. raghupathi@fordham.edu
International Journal of Medical Informatics
|June 15, 2007
Summary
Model-driven architecture (MDA) shows promise for developing health care information systems. This approach can address challenges like vendor dependency and interoperability, improving healthcare IT.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Software Engineering
- Information Systems Development
Background:
- Developing robust health care information systems is complex.
- Existing systems often face challenges with interoperability, scalability, and vendor dependency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the applicability and potential of Model-Driven Architecture (MDA) in developing health care information systems.
- To establish a methodology for MDA implementation in healthcare settings.
Main Methods:
- Conceptualized and developed an MDA for a health clinic patient information system.
- Implemented a prototype using an advanced MDA tool with UML for modeling.
- Applied Platform-Independent Model (PIM) to Platform-Specific Model (PSM) transformation rules.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive MDA methodology for health care information systems was developed.
- Transformation rules were created, and challenges in applying MDA to healthcare were documented.
- Design guidelines for future MDA applications were established, showing potential for generalizability, interoperability, and portability.
Conclusions:
- The study confirms the applicability of MDA in health care information systems development.
- MDA, when implemented effectively, can mitigate issues of platform dependency, lack of open standards, interoperability, portability, scalability, and high costs.
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