Ebola as a Test for Emerging Pathogen Preparedness: The Critical Role of Health Systems in Ensuring Support

Mohamad G. Fakih; Michelle Heavens; Ann Hendrich

doi:10.1017/ice.2015.69

The Role of Free/Libre and Open Source Software in Learning Health Systems

Yearbook of Medical Informatics ◽

10.1055/s-0037-1606527 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 26 (01) ◽

pp. 53-58

Author(s):

C. Paton ◽

T. Karopka

Keyword(s):

Open Source ◽

Health Systems ◽

Open Source Software ◽

Grey Literature ◽

Critical Role ◽

Patient Data ◽

It Infrastructure ◽

Management Tools ◽

Wide Range

Summary Objective: To give an overview of the role of Free/Libre and Open Source Software (FLOSS) in the context of secondary use of patient data to enable Learning Health Systems (LHSs). Methods: We conducted an environmental scan of the academic and grey literature utilising the MedFLOSS database of open source systems in healthcare to inform a discussion of the role of open source in developing LHSs that reuse patient data for research and quality improvement. Results: A wide range of FLOSS is identified that contributes to the information technology (IT) infrastructure of LHSs including operating systems, databases, frameworks, interoperability software, and mobile and web apps. The recent literature around the development and use of key clinical data management tools is also reviewed. Conclusions: FLOSS already plays a critical role in modern health IT infrastructure for the collection, storage, and analysis of patient data. The nature of FLOSS systems to be collaborative, modular, and modifiable may make open source approaches appropriate for building the digital infrastructure for a LHS.

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The Role of Free/Libre and Open Source Software in Learning Health Systems

Yearbook of Medical Informatics ◽

10.15265/iy-2017-006 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 26 (01) ◽

pp. 53-58 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

C. Paton ◽

T. Karopka

Keyword(s):

Open Source ◽

Health Systems ◽

Open Source Software ◽

Grey Literature ◽

Critical Role ◽

Patient Data ◽

It Infrastructure ◽

Management Tools ◽

Wide Range

Summary Objective: To give an overview of the role of Free/Libre and Open Source Software (FLOSS) in the context of secondary use of patient data to enable Learning Health Systems (LHSs). Methods: We conducted an environmental scan of the academic and grey literature utilising the MedFLOSS database of open source systems in healthcare to inform a discussion of the role of open source in developing LHSs that reuse patient data for research and quality improvement. Results: A wide range of FLOSS is identified that contributes to the information technology (IT) infrastructure of LHSs including operating systems, databases, frameworks, interoperability software, and mobile and web apps. The recent literature around the development and use of key clinical data management tools is also reviewed. Conclusions: FLOSS already plays a critical role in modern health IT infrastructure for the collection, storage, and analysis of patient data. The nature of FLOSS systems to be collaborative, modular, and modifiable may make open source approaches appropriate for building the digital infrastructure for a LHS.

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Critical Role of Developing National Strategic Plans as a Guide to Strengthen Laboratory Health Systems in Resource-Poor Settings

American Journal of Clinical Pathology ◽

10.1309/ajcpc51blobbpakc ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 131 (6) ◽

pp. 852-857 ◽

Cited By ~ 52

Author(s):

John N. Nkengasong ◽

Tsehaynesh Mesele ◽

Sherry Orloff ◽

Yenew Kebede ◽

Peter N. Fonjungo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Systems ◽

Critical Role ◽

Strategic Plans ◽

Resource Poor

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The Role of the SLP in Autism Spectrum Disorder Screening and Assessment

Perspectives on Language Learning and Education ◽

10.1044/lle15.2.50 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 50-59 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Amy Philofsky

Keyword(s):

Language Development ◽

Critical Role ◽

Children With Autism ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Children With Asd ◽

Prevalence Estimates ◽

Notable Increase ◽

Screening Assessment ◽

Critical Components

AbstractRecent prevalence estimates for autism have been alarming as a function of the notable increase. Speech-language pathologists play a critical role in screening, assessment and intervention for children with autism. This article reviews signs that may be indicative of autism at different stages of language development, and discusses the importance of several psychometric properties—sensitivity and specificity—in utilizing screening measures for children with autism. Critical components of assessment for children with autism are reviewed. This article concludes with examples of intervention targets for children with ASD at various levels of language development.

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