Architecture and Development Framework for a Web-Based Risk Assessment and Management Platform Developed on WordPress...

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Health Informatics
• Computer Science

Background:

• Overdose fatalities in Canada are at historic highs, necessitating innovative solutions.
• A comprehensive clinical trajectory is needed, integrating prevention, crisis intervention, skill training, treatment, and risk management.
• Existing tools may not adequately empower individuals who use drugs to manage their overdose risk.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline the architecture and development of the web-based Risk Assessment and Management Platform (RAMP).
• To empower people who use drugs with an integrated tool for understanding and managing overdose risk.
• To present RAMP as a modular solution built on the WordPress platform.

Main Methods:

• Developed RAMP using a 3-tier architecture (presentation, application, database) on the WordPress platform.
• Utilized WordPress features (HTML5, CSS, JavaScript) for a mobile-friendly user interface.
• Integrated standard and custom WordPress plug-ins for risk assessment and monitoring, including a rule-based decision support system and a MySQL database.

Main Results:

• RAMP is a modular, integrated web-based platform for overdose risk assessment and management.
• The architecture facilitates modular development, low coupling, high coherence, and flexibility for future enhancements.
• The system effectively uses WordPress components for a scalable user interface and robust backend functionality.

Conclusions:

• RAMP is a modular system designed to identify and manage opioid overdose risk among people who use drugs.
• Its WordPress-based architecture supports efficient communication between layers and extensibility through plug-ins.
• The platform has potential for broader application in related health fields like suicide prevention, anxiety, and trauma management.