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The ITS2 Database
Published on: March 12, 2012
Web-based delivery and open-architecture database support in the ITreS Counselor Information System
J A Konstan1, S A Herbst, A I Ellis
1Department of Computer Science, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA.
Summary
This study introduces ITreS, an information system for substance abuse counselors. It integrates client data and assessment tools using the World Wide Web and a novel data model for better clinical information management.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Data Management
Background:
- Substance abuse treatment requires efficient information management systems.
- Integrating diverse client data and assessment tools is a significant challenge.
- Existing systems often lack comprehensive integration capabilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development of ITreS, a prototype information system for substance abuse.
- To evaluate the World Wide Web as a platform for developing and delivering such systems.
- To present a data model for integrating disparate information sources into a unified client record.
Main Methods:
- Development of ITreS as a prototype information system.
- Utilizing the World Wide Web for system development and delivery.
- Employing an attributed translation-based data model for data integration.
Main Results:
- ITreS successfully integrates client records, screening, assessment instruments, and knowledge bases.
- The World Wide Web proved effective as a development and delivery environment.
- The attributed translation-based data model enabled seamless data integration from various sources.
Conclusions:
- ITreS demonstrates the feasibility of a web-based integrated information system for substance abuse treatment.
- The chosen data model is effective for unifying client information.
- This approach can enhance clinical decision-making and information accessibility in substance abuse counseling.
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