Falls prevention within the Australian general practice data model: methodology, information model, and terminology issues.

ABSTRACT: The iterative development of the Falls Risk Assessment and Management System (FRAMS) drew upon research evidence and early consumer and clinician input through focus groups, interviews, direct observations, and an online questionnaire. Clinical vignettes were used to validate the clinical model and program logic, input, and output. The information model was developed within the Australian General Practice Data Model (GPDM) framework. The online FRAMS implementation used available Internet (TCP/IP), messaging (HL7, XML), knowledge representation (Arden Syntax), and classification (ICD10-AM, ICPC2) standards. Although it could accommodate most of the falls prevention information elements, the GPDM required extension for prevention and prescribing risk management. Existing classifications cou

SUBMITTER: Liaw ST 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC212779 | biostudies-literature | 2003 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature