Exploring the encodability of comprehensive discharge information with the Unified Modeling Language.
Ineffective discharge processes often break the continuum of care, adversely affecting patients' outcome. In order to overcome such challenges and provide continuity of care to patients, an effective and smooth discharge process is important. A discharge information system that automatically processes data elements entered for discharge information is essential. In this preliminary study, a discharge information model was partially developed and encoded using UML, in order to form the foundation of an automated system.
Choi
Jeeyae
J
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston, MA, USA. jchoi8@partners.org
Schuster
Lois
L
Frost
Debra
D
Larocca
Ann Marie
AM
D001331:Automation; D006801:Humans; D010351:Patient Discharge; D012984:Software; D018875:Vocabulary, Controlled