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Managing FHIR Servers with Docker Containers for Practical Courses in University Teaching
Johann Frei1, Dominik Müller1, Frank Kramer1
1IT-Infrastructure for Translational Medical Research, University of Augsburg, Germany.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|July 1, 2025
Summary
This new web application automates isolated FHIR server deployment for education. It provides students with hands-on FHIR server experience, improving learning efficiency.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Health Informatics
- Educational Technology
Background:
- Traditional teaching methods for Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) often involve shared server instances, leading to resource interference and frustration for both students and instructors.
- Managing and deploying individual FHIR server instances for educational purposes can be complex and time-consuming.
- Lack of isolated, readily available FHIR environments hinders practical, hands-on learning experiences for students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and present a web-based application that automates the deployment and management of isolated FHIR server instances.
- To provide an intuitive interface for educators and students to easily create, manage, and reset individual FHIR servers.
- To enhance the practical learning experience for FHIR by offering pre-populated, isolated server environments.
Main Methods:
- Development of a web-based application utilizing Docker containers for isolated FHIR server deployment.
- Implementation of an intuitive web interface for user interaction, including server creation, management, and resetting.
- Pre-population of each isolated server instance with sample FHIR data to facilitate immediate use.
Main Results:
- Successful automation of isolated FHIR server instance deployment and management.
- Creation of a user-friendly platform enabling easy access and control over individual FHIR servers.
- Enhanced ability for students to engage in hands-on practice with FHIR resources without interference.
Conclusions:
- The developed web application effectively addresses the challenges associated with teaching practical FHIR skills.
- The system provides a more efficient and effective learning environment by simplifying FHIR server management and access.
- This tool empowers students to focus on mastering FHIR concepts and practical implementation through dedicated, isolated server instances.
