title: Data Warehouse Design from HL7 Clinical Document Architecture Schema.
abstract: This paper proposes a semi-automatic approach to extract clinical information structured in a HL7 Clinical Document Architecture (CDA) and transform it in a data warehouse dimensional model schema. It is based on a conceptual framework published in a previous work that maps the dimensional model primitives with CDA elements. Its feasibility is demonstrated providing a case study based on the analysis of vital signs gathered during laboratory tests.
authors.affiliation: Institute for Research on Population and Social Policies, National Research Council, Italy.
authors.forename: Fabrizio
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Pecoraro
authors.affiliation: Institute for Research on Population and Social Policies, National Research Council, Italy.
authors.forename: Daniela
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Luzi
authors.affiliation: Institute for System Analysis and Computer Science, National Research Council, Italy.
authors.forename: Fabrizio L
authors.initials: FL
authors.lastname: Ricci
mesh_terms: D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D004282:Documentation / Q000592:standards*; D057286:Electronic Health Records / Q000592:standards; D057208:Health Level Seven / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007256:Information Systems / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D008498:Medical Record Linkage / Q000592:standards*; D008962:Models, Theoretical