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Software Reuse Reference Model Approach in Developing an Automated Medical Information System (AMIS) for Improving Health Care Practice
Author(s) -
Khatri Anil,
Rine David C.,
Khatri Sadhna
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
headache: the journal of head and face pain
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.14
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1526-4610
pISSN - 0017-8748
DOI - 10.1046/j.1526-4610.2003.03138.x
Subject(s) - reuse , medical software , software engineering , computer science , information model , health care , software , systems engineering , software development , software construction , engineering , programming language , economics , economic growth , waste management
Objective.—To evaluate patient acceptance of an automated medical information system specific to headache. Background.—Studies suggest that automated tools may help health care delivery systems to be efficient and effective, but patient satisfaction remains a major concern. Methods.—We adapted our software reuse reference model and Unified Modeling Language to apply the domain model to the headache population. Patients with headache were tested both to validate the system and to evaluate patient satisfaction and headache management with an automated system. Results.—The mean age of all study participants was 44 years. Over 95% of the participants were satisfied or strongly satisfied with the Automated Medical Information System. Conclusions.—The results strongly suggest that patients are willing and able to use nontraditional sources, such as the Automated Medical Information System, to learn about their illnesses.