Toward a Shared Representation of Clinical Trial Protocols: Application of the GLIF Guideline Modeling Framework

Robert A. Greenes, Samson Tu, Aziz A. Boxwala, Mor Peleg, Edward H. Shortliffe

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Abstract

The knowledge contents of clinical practice guidelines and clinical trial protocols have much in common. A guideline specifies a recommended set of decisions and actions and the optimal pathways or sequences for carrying them out. Although often written in narrative form, guidelines should imply an underlying flowchart. Ideally such a flowchart is made explicit to resolve ambiguities and ensure that all potential pathways are fully specified.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCancer Informatics: Essential Technologies for Clinical Trials
EditorsJohn S. Silva, Marion J. Ball, Christopher G. Chute, Judith V. Douglas, Curtis P. Langlotz, Joyce C. Niland, William L. Scherlis
Place of PublicationNew York, NY
PublisherSpringer New York LLC
Pages212-228
Number of pages17
ISBN (Print)978-1-4613-0063-2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2002
Externally publishedYes

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