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A software architecture to support a large-scale, multi-tier clinical information system
J A Yungton1, D F Sittig, P Reilly
1Clinical Systems Research & Development, Partners Healthcare System, Boston, MA, USA.
Proceedings. AMIA Symposium
|February 3, 1999
Summary
A robust software architecture ensures reliable clinical information systems. This approach enhances application distribution, data access, and creates a coherent computing environment, proven effective in pilot testing.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Health Informatics
- Software Engineering
Background:
- Large-scale clinical information systems require dependable software architectures.
- Existing systems may face challenges in application distribution and data management.
- A coherent computing environment is crucial for efficient clinical operations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a robust software architecture for multi-tier clinical information systems.
- To detail mechanisms for enterprise application distribution and file management.
- To present an application framework for a unified clinical computing environment.
Main Methods:
- Developed a multi-tier software architecture.
- Implemented enterprise distribution for applications and support files.
- Consolidated data-access functions and system utilities on a dedicated tier.
- Created an application framework for a coherent clinical computing environment.
Main Results:
- The described software architecture proved robust during pilot testing.
- Applications were successfully distributed across the enterprise.
- Data access and system utilities were effectively consolidated.
- A coherent clinical computing environment was established.
Conclusions:
- The proposed software architecture provides a robust foundation for large-scale clinical information systems.
- Enterprise distribution and data consolidation mechanisms are effective.
- The application framework supports a coherent and reliable clinical computing environment.