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Decision-theoretic information pretrieval: a generalization of reminding
1Section of Medical Informatics, University of Pittsburgh.
Proceedings. Symposium on Computer Applications in Medical Care
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Information pretrieval systems deliver data to clinicians proactively, enhancing effectiveness and acceptance. A new decision-theoretic model offers a framework for developing ideal pretrieval systems in healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Decision Theory
- Information Science
Background:
- Reminder systems and medical librarian services provide information proactively.
- This proactive delivery may explain their effectiveness and clinician acceptance.
- Such systems are termed "information pretrieval systems".
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a decision-theoretic model for ideal information pretrieval systems.
- To provide an analytic framework for understanding existing pretrieval systems.
- To establish a formal basis for developing new pretrieval systems.
Main Methods:
- Development of a decision-theoretic model.
- Analysis of characteristics of information pretrieval systems.
- Distinction between information pretrieval and information retrieval systems.
Main Results:
- A decision-theoretic model for ideal information pretrieval systems has been developed.
- The model can be used to analyze existing systems.
- The model provides a foundation for future system development.
Conclusions:
- Information pretrieval systems are crucial in modern healthcare.
- The proposed model offers a structured approach to understanding and building these systems.
- This framework supports the advancement of proactive clinical information delivery.