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Design of the diagnostic encyclopedia workstation (DEW)
A M van Ginneken1, A W Smeulders, W Jansen
1Department of Medical Informatics, Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Computers in Biology and Medicine
|January 1, 1990
Summary
The Diagnostic Encyclopedia Workstation (DEW) offers a digital pathology resource for diagnostic support. It provides extensive knowledge, images, and case histories for ovarian pathology, enhancing diagnostic capabilities.
Area of Science:
- Pathology
- Medical Informatics
- Digital Health
Background:
- Traditional pathology references are limited in scope and accessibility.
- A need exists for comprehensive, easily searchable diagnostic support tools in pathology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the Diagnostic Encyclopedia Workstation (DEW) as a digital reference tool for pathology.
- To detail the DEW's capabilities in storing and accessing diagnostic knowledge, particularly for ovarian pathology.
Main Methods:
- Developed the DEW using MUMPS and the AIDA relational database toolkit for free text manipulation.
- Created a graphical, mouse-driven user interface in C using MetaWindows.
- Integrated approximately 3000 images across 158 cases covering 85 diagnoses in ovarian pathology.
Main Results:
- The DEW successfully stores and provides access to a large volume of pathology knowledge and visual data.
- The system facilitates information retrieval through multiple access points.
- Ovarian pathology is comprehensively covered, including common and rare cases.
Conclusions:
- The DEW represents a significant advancement in digital diagnostic support for pathology.
- Its extensive database and user-friendly interface enhance the accessibility and utility of pathology reference materials.