title: Encoding a post-operative coronary artery bypass surgery care plan in the Arden Syntax.
abstract: The Arden Syntax for medical logic modules (Arden) was used to test the feasibility of encoding large, complex care plans. The critical portions of an existing paper-based care plan for the management of patients following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery were encoded in Arden and an X-windows user-interface was developed. The Arden Syntax proved adequate for encoding all of the necessary functions of the care plan. The limitations of the current Arden Syntax and possible additions to Arden are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Center for Medical Informatics, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA.
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Starren
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Hripcsak
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Jordan
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Allen
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Weissman
authors.forename: P D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Clayton
mesh_terms: D001185:Artificial Intelligence; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D003658:Decision Making, Computer-Assisted; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005568:Forms and Records Control; D006801:Humans; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011381:Programming Languages; D012984:Software; D018511:Systems Integration; D014584:User-Computer Interface