A middleware approach to integrate referent tracking in EHR systems.
Shahid Manzoor1, Werner M Ceusters, Ron Rudnicki
1Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences, University at Buffalo, NY, USA.
AMIA ... Annual Symposium Proceedings. AMIA Symposium
|August 13, 2008
Summary
A Referent Tracking System (RTS) manages patient data representation and shares it with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems. This study details integrating an RTS into an EHR using web services and middleware.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Database Management
- Middleware Technology
Background:
- Managing patient data representation is crucial for interoperability.
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems require robust methods for data sharing.
- Referent Tracking Systems (RTS) are designed for managing particulars in databases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the integration of a Referent Tracking System (RTS) into an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- To outline the functional and technical requirements for such an integration.
- To document practical experiences with implementing an RTS in a specific EHR system.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing middleware technology based on web services for RTS integration.
- Developing functional and technical specifications for the integrated system.
- Conducting an implementation study with MedtuityEMR, an XML-based EHR system.
Main Results:
- Successful integration of an RTS within an EHR system using web services.
- Defined requirements for functional and technical aspects of RTS-EHR integration.
- Gained practical insights from implementing the system with MedtuityEMR.
Conclusions:
- Middleware and web services provide a viable approach for RTS integration in EHRs.
- The described approach meets functional and technical requirements for managing patient data representation.
- Implementation experiences highlight the potential of integrated RTS for enhanced EHR functionality.
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