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PRIST: a fourth-generation tool for medical information systems.
1Dipartimento di Informatica e Sistemistica, University of Pavia, Italy.
International Journal of Bio-Medical Computing
|April 1, 1990
Summary
PRIST software facilitates medical application development and management. This system supports practice management, patient care, and research, receiving positive user feedback.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Software Engineering
Background:
- Medical applications require specialized software for development and management.
- Existing systems may lack integration capabilities or user-friendly interfaces.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce PRIST, a fourth-generation software package for medical applications.
- To highlight PRIST's features for LAN integration, data management, and user interaction.
Main Methods:
- Developed using DBIII Plus language with Clipper Compiler for networking.
- Integrated routines in C and Microsoft BASIC for I/O, graphics, statistics, and retrieval.
- Implemented menu-driven and windowing interfaces for enhanced interactivity.
Main Results:
- PRIST successfully developed diverse medical applications across various settings.
- Applications ranged from research laboratories to intensive care units.
- User feedback was overwhelmingly positive regarding system utility.
Conclusions:
- PRIST is a versatile tool for medical application development and management.
- The software effectively supports practice management, patient care, and research.
- PRIST's design facilitates integration and user interaction in clinical environments.