title: On developing expert-based decision-support systems in physical therapy: the NIOSH low back atlas.
abstract: We have described the process of the initial development of an expert-based decision-support system for the management of patients with low back syndrome. Important considerations for developing decision-support systems are reviewed, both generally and specifically. The term "expert" is dissected and discussed. Our work so far involved congregation of a number of experts and compilation of a testing protocol. We are now refining the system for specific populations and purposes.
authors.affiliation: Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University Medical Center, St. Louis, MO 63110.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Delitto
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Shulman
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Rose
mesh_terms: D001416:Back Pain / Q000209:etiology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D003936:Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted; D005103:Expert Systems; D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000379:methods*; D012984:Software