HL7 FHIR-based tools and initiatives to support clinical research: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The HL7® fast healthcare interoperability resources (FHIR®) specification has emerged as the leading interoperability standard for the exchange of healthcare data. We conducted a scoping review to identify trends and gaps in the use of FHIR for clinical research.

Materials and methods

We reviewed published literature, federally funded project databases, application websites, and other sources to discover FHIR-based papers, projects, and tools (collectively, "FHIR projects") available to support clinical research activities.

Results

Our search identified 203 different FHIR projects applicable to clinical research. Most were associated with preparations to conduct research, such as data mapping to and from FHIR formats (n = 66, 32.5%) and managing ontologies

SUBMITTER: Duda SN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9382376 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature