An architecture for bridging between research and practical use in health informatics
Andersen, S.K.; Nøhr, C.; Bernstein, K.; Vingtoft, S.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics 68: 179-184
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 0926-9630 PMID: 10724865 Document Number: 510076
Health informatics is a true interdisciplinary research discipline combining computer engineering, health science and fields dealing with organisation and communication issues. Much of the research published within the area has a common goal: to develop optimal information systems for better access to relevant data, information, and knowledge in the health care sector. As a respond to existing discontinuity between research and practical use, we present an architecture for an interdisciplinary virtual organisation promoting synergy across health informatics environments including research, industry, clinical, and educational settings. A set of key lessons learned from a practical implementation of the architecture are reported.