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PubMed1978

Knowledge-based computer-assisted diagnosis of chest radiographs.

The computer can produce structured radiologic content which can potentially keep the radiologists current in radiology literature. As the radiologist continues to make observations and uses the available information, he has at his fingertips with the computer the current information to offer appropriate differential diagnosis and suggest appropriate patient follow up. The computer allows the radiologist to learn and grow rather than guess and hope.

Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted↗
PubMed1992

Expert systems and expert behavior.

Iliad 4.0 and QMR 2.03 are computer-based diagnostic knowledge bases that can play many roles in decision support and other areas of medical practice, but neither appears ready to assume the role of an expert diagnostic consultant. In contrast to human experts, these programs have problems related to recognition of their own limitations, interpretation of continuous data, recognition of dependent findings, selection of tests, and description of the impact of certain tests. Suggestions to improve these aspects of knowledge bases are offered.

Artificial Intelligence↗
PubMed1992

Computer-aided decision support in hepatology.

The aim of this study was to describe and to evaluate the publications of the last 30 years devoted to computer-aided decision support in clinical hepatology. The search used Medlars and references of articles. Computer-aided decision support (CADS) was classified in two categories: statistical systems and knowledge-based systems. Two specific questionnaires were used for methodologic evaluation, one for statistical systems and one for knowledge-based systems. They were filled out independently by two observers. A total of 31 papers were selected among 55 identified between 1960 and 1991. The maximum possible for the two scores was 24. The methodologic quality ranged from 4 to 22 (median, 12) for statistical systems and from 8 to 12 (median, 9) for knowledge-based systems. The poor level of methodology could explain in part the lack of utilization of computer-aided decision support in the daily clinical practice of hepatologists.

Bayes Theorem↗
PubMed1992

Reforming teacher education: a model program for preparing teachers of deaf children.

Recent literature is replete with the concerns of general educators that students majoring in elementary and pre-primary education do not acquire sufficient content and liberal arts matter as a part of their knowledge base. Educators in undergraduate teacher preparation programs in deafness have expressed the same concerns. This article describes how the Program in Education of Deaf Children at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro added courses in a second major and in liberal arts to expand the knowledge base of prospective teachers of deaf and hard of hearing children.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2026

The musculoskeletal pain literacy questionnaire (MSK-PLq) - Part 1: Development of a preliminary version through a systematic review and Delphi consensus.

OBJECTIVE: Chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide, and self-management is a first-line approach recommended by international clinical guidelines. Access to evidence-based information that enhances health literacy may support patients' engagement in their self-management and treatment decision-making, potentially reducing disease burden and pain. However, no tool currently exists to assess health literacy specifically in MSK pain. This study aimed to develop and describe the preliminary version of a knowledge-based questionnaire to evaluate MSK pain literacy, the Musculoskeletal Pain-Literacy questionnaire (MSK-PLq). METHODS: A systematic literature review identified existing health literacy instruments and generated a preliminary list of domains. A two-round Delphi study with 22 panellists (19 experts and three people living with chronic MSK pain), followed by consensus meetings, was used to refine domains and items (≥70% agreement). Readability was assessed using the Flesch Reading Ease (FRE) score and three stakeholders were consulted to review the questionnaire for comprehensibility, clarity, and face validity. RESULTS: Six domains were retained (Understand, Access, Appraise, Apply, Digital, Beliefs), comprising 20 items in the preliminary version of MSK-PLq. Readability was acceptable (mean FRE 74, indicating fairly easy reading), and subject feedback supported the questionnaire's clarity and face validity. CONCLUSIONS: The preliminary version of the MSK-PLq is proposed as the first knowledge-based tool to assess functional, interactive, and critical aspects of MSK pain literacy. It may have applications in clinical practice, research, education, and digital health, by informing tailored patient education and supporting self-management strategies, although further psychometric validation is required.

Humans↗
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Strategies to enhance problem solving.

The ability to make high-level decisions based on a strong knowledge base and effective problem-solving strategies is an expected behavior of the professional nurse. The author discusses current knowledge of problem-solving components and teaching strategies as well as promising new computer strategies that are applicable to nursing education and practice.

Cognition↗
PubMed1992

Structure-activity relationships for carcinogens with different modes of action.

The application of structure-activity concepts to the elucidation of the action of chemical carcinogens may proceed by two approaches: the hypothesis and the knowledge-based approaches. The former, exemplified by the 'structural alerts' devised by Ashby and associates, derives from the recognition of the electrophilic nature of carcinogens that damage DNA. The latter approach does not assume an a priori mechanism of action but derives information from the establishment of relationships between structural features and carcinogenicity. Indeed, the 'structural alerts' of Ashby et al. are recognized by such an approach; however, if structural features are associated with the activity of 'nongenotoxic' carcinogens, they would also be recognized by the knowledge-based approach. Obviously, the recognition of new (nonelectrophilic) structural features associated with carcinogenicity will lead to testable hypotheses.

Carcinogens↗