Automation of a problem list using natural language processing.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The medical problem list is an important part of the electronic medical record in development in our institution. To serve the functions it is designed for, the problem list has to be as accurate and timely as possible. However, the current problem list is usually incomplete and inaccurate, and is often totally unused. To alleviate this issue, we are building an environment where the problem list can be easily and effectively maintained.

Methods

For this project, 80 medical problems were selected for their frequency of use in our future clinical field of evaluation (cardiovascular). We have developed an Automated Problem List system composed of two main components: a background and a foreground application. The background application uses Natural Language Processi

SUBMITTER: Meystre S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1208893 | biostudies-literature | 2005 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature