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Database and knowledge base integration--a data mapping method for Arden Syntax knowledge modules.

B Johansson·N Shahsavar·H Ahlfeldt·O Wigertz
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One of the most important categories of decision-support systems in medicine are data driven systems where the inference engine is linked to a database. It is, therefore, important to find methods that facilitate the implementation of database queries referred to in the knowledge modules. A method is described for linking clinical databases to a knowledge base with Arden Syntax modules. The method is based on a query meta-database including templates for SQL queries which is maintained by a database administrator. During knowledge module authoring the medical expert refers only to a code in the query meta-database; no knowledge is needed about the database model or the naming of attributes and relations. The method uses standard tools, such as C+2 and ODBC, which makes it possible to implement the method at many platforms and to link to different clinical databases in a standardized way.

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Databases, FactualDecision Making, Computer-AssistedExpert SystemsHumansMedical Records Systems, ComputerizedSystems IntegrationJournal ArticleResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tReview

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B Johansson, N Shahsavar, H Ahlfeldt, O Wigertz. 1996. Database and knowledge base integration--a data mapping method for Arden Syntax knowledge modules.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9019093/

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