The Process of Modeling Information System Architectures with IHE
Angela Merzweiler1, Sebastian Stäubert2, Alexander Strübing2
1Department MIS, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|May 27, 2021
Summary
This paper introduces a concept and a tool to help healthcare information system modelers effectively select and use Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) profiles. The "Three-layer Graph-based meta model" (3LGM2) tool supports modelers in navigating complex IHE specifications for better interoperability.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Information Systems Engineering
- Healthcare Interoperability Standards
Background:
- Healthcare information systems rely on standards for interoperability, with Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) providing over 200 integration profiles.
- Correctly utilizing IHE profiles is challenging for inexperienced modelers due to complex specifications, hidden rules, and inter-profile dependencies.
- Modelers often overlook actor options and differences, hindering accurate implementation of healthcare information systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a concept for supporting information system modelers in selecting and using IHE profiles.
- To describe the prototypical implementation of this concept in the "Three-layer Graph-based meta model" (3LGM2) modeling tool.
- To enhance the planning of healthcare information system architectures, particularly those based on IHE standards.
Main Methods:
- A structured modeling process involving defining use cases, selecting IHE profiles, choosing actors and their options, and assigning them to systems.
- Implementation of most steps of the proposed modeling process within the 3LGM2 tool.
- Focus on supporting modelers in understanding profile rules, dependencies, and actor capabilities.
Main Results:
- The 3LGM2 tool has been developed to assist in the selection and application of IHE profiles.
- The tool guides users through a systematic process of defining use cases, selecting profiles, and configuring actors.
- The implemented concept addresses challenges faced by inexperienced modelers in navigating IHE specifications.
Conclusions:
- The 3LGM2 tool offers a valuable approach to supporting modelers in designing healthcare information systems using IHE profiles.
- Further development and evaluation with inexperienced users are necessary to fully validate the tool's effectiveness.
- The proposed concept and tool aim to simplify the complex task of implementing interoperable healthcare IT architectures.
Keywords:
3LGM2Health Information InteroperabilityHealth Information Interoperability/standardsHealth Information SystemsHealth Planning Technical AssistanceHospital Information SystemsIHEIntegrating the Healthcare EnterpriseModeling Information System ArchitecturePlanning TechniquesMore Related Videos
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