ICUBASE-A Distributed Database for Support of Clinical Data Input and Coding onthe World Wide Web

摘要

The ICuBase project involved the creation of a generic, modular application forinput and coding of medical data via the World Wide Web. A distributed database is used in conjunction with modular, Hypertext Markup Language input forms to create a scalable application interface. A unique navigation system was also developed to facilitate user interface. Clinical coding is accomplished by means of 'coding engines' that utilize clinical coding databases to generate accurate medical codes during data input. The coding engines are modular so that any externally written application may incorporate this functionality for use in new clinical systems. Physicians using the system were able to accurately code medical data using these external, web-based resources. Overall, trial physician users were satisfied with the application interface and the coding engines.