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Reference implementation model for Medical Information Systems' interoperability
Lamprini Kolovou1, Evy Karavatselou, Dimitrios Lymberopoulos
1Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, University of Patras, Greece. lamprinik@wcl.ee.upatras.gr
Summary
This study introduces a Reference Implementation Model (RImM) to enhance syntactic interoperability for healthcare Medical Information Systems (MISs). RImM standardizes middleware platforms for seamless data exchange between diverse systems.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Computer Science
- Information Systems
Background:
- Effective communication between diverse Medical Information Systems (MISs) in healthcare enterprises necessitates robust interoperability.
- Existing proprietary and specialized implementations of messaging standards create challenges for system communication.
- Advanced middleware platforms are often required to bridge communication gaps between heterogeneous MISs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the syntactic dimension of healthcare interoperability from a standardization perspective.
- To propose a Reference Implementation Model (RImM) for middleware platforms supporting MIS communication.
- To facilitate seamless information exchange among MISs without altering their internal structures.
Main Methods:
- Approaching syntactic interoperability through the lens of standardization.
- Developing a Reference Implementation Model (RImM) for middleware platforms.
- Specifying functional entities, end-to-end services, and internal message formats within RImM.
Main Results:
- RImM defines essential components for middleware platforms, including functional entities and services.
- A common internal message format is specified to standardize data exchange.
- Common communication profiles and interfaces are proposed for visible event and information handling.
Conclusions:
- The proposed RImM offers a standardized approach to syntactic interoperability for healthcare middleware.
- RImM enables effective communication between heterogeneous MISs by providing a common framework.
- Implementation of RImM can lead to improved data visibility and exchange without system interference.
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