title: Expert validation of the knowledge base for E-CAD - a pre-hospital dispatch triage decision support system.
abstract: The knowledge base (KB) for E-CAD (Enhanced Computer-Aided Dispatch), a triage decision support system for Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) of medical resources in trauma cases, is being evaluated. We aim to achieve expert consensus for validation and refinement of the E-CAD KB using the modified Delphi technique. Evidence-based, expert-validated and refined KB will provide improved EMD practice guidelines and may facilitate acceptance of the E-CAD by state-wide professionals.
authors.affiliation: Health Informatics Program, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, Alabama, USA.
authors.forename: Muzna
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mirza
authors.forename: Devashish
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Saini
authors.forename: Todd B
authors.initials: TB
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.forename: Helmuth F
authors.initials: HF
authors.lastname: Orthner
authors.forename: Giovanni
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Mazza
authors.forename: Marcie M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Battles
mesh_terms: D020000:Decision Support Systems, Clinical; D003697:Delphi Technique; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D006801:Humans; D051188:Knowledge Bases; D012984:Software; D012986:Software Validation; D014218:Triage