The PARADIGMA Approach for Cooperative Work in the Medical Domain

PARADIGMA (PARticipative Approach to DIsease Global Management) is a pilot project which aims to develop and demonstrate an Internet based reference framework to share scientific resources and findings in the treatment of major diseases. PARADIGMA defines and disseminates a common methodology and optimised protocols (Clinical Pathways) to support service functions directed to patients and individuals on matters like prevention, posthospitalisation support and awareness. PARADIGMA will provide a platform of information services - user oriented and optimised against social, cultural and technological constraints - supporting the Health Care Global System of the Euro-Mediterranean Community in a continuous improvement process.

Authors:

• Antonio Di Leva
• Carla Reyneri
• Michele Sonnessa

Keywords:

• Decision Support Systems
• Ontology
• Healt Care
• Clinical Pathway

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