Intention-based expressions in GASTINE.

Full Abstract

OBJECTIVES: 1) To evaluate the design of the framework for computerized intention-based clinical practice guidelines; 2) to implement runtime features such as plan recognition and backtracking. METHOD: To evaluate the design, we implemented the heart failure guideline into GASTINE, a tool for representing and executing intention-based clinical guidelines. RESULT: Description of the current implementation of intention-based expressions in GASTINE and analysis of some generic shortcomings. Explanation of how these shortcomings are addressed. Presentation of how plan recognition and backtracking work and how they improve the system. CONCLUSION: The improved guideline system is rather flexible, i.e., it allows deviations from the guideline as long as they are in the spirit of the guideline. The recognition of actions as intended by the users facilitates a flexible decision support system. The intentions are used to explain why certain actions were suggested. Therefore it is assumed that showing the intention behind suggested actions provides a better insight into why these actions are advised.

Author information

Author/s: Latoszek-Berendsen, A (A); de Clercq, P (P); van den Herik, J (J); Hasman, A (A);

Affiliation: School for Public Health and Primary Care: CAPHRI, Medical Informatics, University Maastricht, Maastricht, The Netherlands. aa.berendsen(-atsign-)mi.unimaas.nl

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Journal: Methods of information in medicine (Methods Inf Med), published in Germany. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-; vol 48 (issue 4) : pp 391-6

Dates: Created 2009/08/07; Completed 2009/10/02;

PMID: 19448885, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/2/2009, IMS Date: )

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