Using Agent-Based Methodologies in Healthcare Information Systems

摘要

This paper carries out a comparative analysis to determine theadvantages and the stages of two agent-based methodologies: Multi-agent SystemsEngineering (MaSE) methodology, which is designed specifically for an agent-basedand complete lifecycle approach, while also being appropriate for understanding anddeveloping complex open systems; Agent Systems Methodology (ASEME) suggests amodular Multi-Agent System (MAS) development approach and uses the concept ofintra-agent control. We also examine the strengths and weaknesses of thesemethodologies and the dependencies between their models and their processes. Bothmethodologies are applied to develop The Guardian Angle: Patient-Centered HealthInformation System (GA: PCHIS), which is an example of agent-based applicationsused to improve health care information systems.