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The PartnerWeb Project: a component-based approach to enterprise-wide information integration and dissemination
T H Karson1, C Perkins, C Dixon
1Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology, Boston, USA.
Summary
A new health information resource, PartnerWeb, uses World Wide Web (WWW) technology to deliver healthcare data via intranet and internet. This system empowers content creators within integrated delivery networks (IDNs) for efficient information sharing.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Information Systems Management
Background:
- Integrated delivery networks (IDNs) require robust communication infrastructure.
- Existing health information systems often lack flexibility and user-friendliness for content management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a component-based health information resource, PartnerWeb, for an IDN.
- To facilitate information dissemination to both healthcare providers and patients.
- To establish a flexible content management system for diverse organizational entities.
Main Methods:
- Utilized World Wide Web (WWW) technology for intranet and internet delivery.
- Implemented a distributed authoring and editing environment.
- Employed structured data entry via form tools into databases for content components.
Main Results:
- PartnerWeb provides a scalable platform for health and reference information.
- A distributed content management system empowers non-technical users.
- Component-based architecture allows dynamic content generation and integration.
Conclusions:
- PartnerWeb establishes a foundational communication infrastructure for IDNs.
- The system enhances information dissemination for providers and consumers.
- Component-based design ensures adaptability and efficient content management.