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Integrating knowledge-based systems and databases

J B Grimson1

  • 1Department of Computer Science, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland.

Clinica Chimica Acta; International Journal of Clinical Chemistry
|December 15, 1993
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Integrating knowledge-based systems (KBS) with databases is crucial for clinical decision support. This approach overcomes information overload for clinicians by combining efficient data management with intelligent system capabilities.

Area of Science:

  • Computer Science
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Information Systems

Background:

  • Explosion of interest in artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and knowledge-based systems (KBS).
  • Hundreds of medical KBSs developed, showing potential for clinical decision support and overcoming information overload.
  • Many medical KBSs remain prototypes due to lack of integration with existing organizational information processing, particularly database systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Discuss the benefits of integrating KBS with databases.
  • Explore methods for achieving this integration within current information system trends.
  • Highlight the potential for intelligent information systems of the future.

Main Methods:

  • Database technology for efficient, secure management of large datasets.

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  • Knowledge-based technology for building intelligent systems using facts and rules.
  • Three integration approaches: KBS incorporating data management, intelligence into the database, or co-existing independent systems with interfaces.

    • Main Results:

    • Integration of KBS and databases offers efficient data management and intelligent system capabilities.
    • Co-existing independent systems with standard interfaces provide flexibility and extensibility.
    • This integration aligns with the trend towards open systems in computing.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective integration of KBS and databases is key to realizing intelligent information systems.
    • The co-existence approach offers significant advantages in flexibility and extensibility.
    • Overcoming integration challenges is vital for the wider adoption of medical KBSs in clinical practice.