Biomedical subjects

E Jitaru

Publications and source records attributed to E Jitaru.

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PubMed2000

A neural network ActiveX based integrated image processing environment.

The paper outlines an integrated image processing environment that uses neural networks ActiveX technology for object recognition and classification. The image processing environment which is Windows based, encapsulates a Multiple-Document Interface (MDI) and is menu driven. Object (shape) parameter extraction is focused on features that are invariant in terms of translation, rotation and scale transformations. The neural network models that can be incorporated as ActiveX components into the environment allow both clustering and classification of objects from the analysed image. Mapping neural networks perform an input sensitivity analysis on the extracted feature measurements and thus facilitate the removal of irrelevant features and improvements in the degree of generalisation. The program has been used to evaluate the dimensions of the hydrocephalus in a study for calculating the Evans index and the angle of the frontal horns of the ventricular system modifications.

Humans↗

PubMed2000

Integrated Internet based tools for learning and evaluating the International Classification of Nursing Practice.

This paper presents some tools designed and implemented for learning-related purposes; these tools can be downloaded or run on the TeleNurse web site. Among other facilities, TeleNurse web site is hosting now the version 1.2 of SysTerN (terminology system for nursing) which can be downloaded on request and also the "Evaluation of Translation" form which has been designed in order to improve the Romanian translation of the ICNP (the International Classification of Nursing Practice). SysTerN has been developed using the framework of the TeleNurse ID--ENTITY Telematics for Health EU project. This version is using the beta version of ICNP containing Phenomena and Actions classification. This classification is intended to facilitate documentation of nursing practice, by providing a terminology or vocabulary for use in the description of the nursing process. The TeleNurse site is bilingual, Romanian-English, in order to enlarge the discussion forum with members from other CEE (or Non-CEE) countries.

Curriculum↗

PubMed1999

SysTerN. A nursing terminology system based on ICNP.

This paper is presenting a terminology system for nursing--SysTerN--that is based on the ICNP1 classification. SysTerN has been developed using the framework of the TeleNurse ID-ENTITY Telematics for Health EU project as a support for the dissemination actions carried on by CCSSDM (Center for Health Computing Statistics and Medical Documentation of the Romanian Ministry of Health) for Romania and other Central Eastern European countries. Currently, the terminology system uses the alpha version of ICNP, but this version is going to be replaced by the beta version. SysTerN is designed primarily for Romanian users but an English version is also available for other partners from CEE countries.

Databases as Topic↗

PubMed1999

Electronic dissemination media for promoting ICNP in CEE countries.

The TeleNurse ID-ENTITY Inco-Copernicus project, co-ordinated by Randi A. Mortensen, director of the Danish Institute for Health and Nursing Research, is offering to the health informatics community of CEE countries a frame and an opportunity to determine nurses to become active actors in the development of the nursing language and terminology and to promote nursing informatics. This is of great importance, for these countries do not have yet a standard for the electronic patient record and the standard that will be proposed has to incorporate a nursing minimum data set. The ICNP1(International Classification of Nursing Practices) classification of nursing phenomena and interventions is a polyhierarchical, multi-axial classification system, allowing different concepts in nursing practice and from different classification systems, to be expressed as combinations of ICNP concepts, located on different axis. The features of ICNP are making it a sound candidate for a standard computerised nursing language. As part of the general strategy for promoting and disseminating ICNP in CEEC, CCSSDM has developed an electronic environment based on Internet and WWW facilities. The main composant and characteristics of this electronic dissemination environment are described in this paper.

Databases as Topic↗

PubMed1997

Human fluid balance modelling and its treatment simulation with HIDION.

HIDION is a tanden system composed of an expert system for diagnosis of the water and electrolytic balance disturbance and a modelling program for simulation and suggestion of the needed correction. The expert system attempts to make a diagnosis mainly based on clinical symptoms and on patient history, as they are generally available for most physicians. The treatment module assists the user to establish a right strategy for re-equilibration of the fluid balance. The first aim of the system is to achieve a correct diagnosis of the disturbances of the fluid balance and a choice of therapy tactics. The second aim of the system is an educational one for both physicians and nurses. The entire system, including the expert module as well as the modelling module is developed in Turbo Prolog.

Computer Simulation↗