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MEDINFO--a medical information system

D C Johnson, G O Barnett

    Computer Programs in Biomedicine
    |September 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    The MEDINFO system offers a versatile, computer-based solution for managing diverse medical information. It empowers researchers to easily create, maintain, and analyze data files without needing programming skills.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Informatics
    • Health Information Systems
    • Data Management

    Background:

    • Medical research requires efficient data handling.
    • Existing systems may lack flexibility for diverse data types.
    • Investigator-driven data analysis is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • Introduce the MEDINFO system.
    • Highlight its capabilities for information storage, retrieval, and analysis.
    • Emphasize user-friendliness for researchers.

    Main Methods:

    • MEDINFO is a general-purpose, time-sharing, on-line computer system.
    • It supports various data types: numeric, categoric, text, date, and multiple-response.
    • Flexible file structure accommodates different data sets, including time-oriented data.

    Main Results:

    • MEDINFO enables rapid creation and maintenance of data files.
    • Investigators can enter, update, display, and analyze data.
    • Programmer intervention is not required for study management and analysis.

    Conclusions:

    • MEDINFO provides a comprehensive solution for medical information management.
    • The system enhances research efficiency by simplifying data handling.
    • It empowers investigators with direct control over their data.

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