MI-Lab - Design of a Training Exercise for Communication in Hospitals Using Open Source Software

Area of Science:

• Medical Informatics
• Health Information Systems
• Computer Science Education

Background:

• Training medical informatics students in real hospital systems is impractical.
• A dedicated laboratory environment is needed for effective skill development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To create a practical training environment for medical informatics students.
• To design an educational exercise focused on healthcare communication standards.

Main Methods:

• Developed the MI-Lab with an information system architecture modeled in 3LGM2.
• Incorporated detailed communication parameters into the MI-Lab model.
• Designed an exercise involving REST calls common in health applications.

Main Results:

• The MI-Lab provides a feasible platform for hands-on learning.
• Students can practice solving tasks related to health application communication.
• The exercise effectively utilizes the 3LGM2 model for educational purposes.

Conclusions:

• The MI-Lab successfully addresses the need for practical training in medical informatics.
• The designed exercise enhances students' understanding of healthcare communication standards and REST calls.