Application of Unified Modelling Language (UML) to the Modelling of Health Care Systems

2011 ◽  
pp. 275-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christos Vasilakis ◽  
Dorota Lecnzarowicz ◽  
Chooi Lee
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Surgical Care ◽  
Use Case ◽  
Modelling Language ◽  
Unified Modelling Language ◽  
Care Systems ◽  
Class Diagrams ◽  
Activity State

The unified modelling language (UML) comprises a set of tools for documenting the analysis of a system. Although UML is generally used to describe and evaluate the functioning of complex systems, the extent of its application to the health care domain is unknown. The purpose of this article is to survey the literature on the application of UML tools to the analysis and modelling of health care systems. We first introduce four of the most common UML diagrammatic tools, namely use case, activity, state, and class diagrams. We use a simplified surgical care service as an example to illustrate the concepts and notation of each diagrammatic tool. We then present the results of the literature survey on the application of UML tools in health care. The survey revealed that although UML tools have been employed in modelling different aspects of health care systems, there is little systematic evidence of the benefits.

Application of Unified Modelling Language (UML) to the Modelling of Health Care Systems

2011 ◽  
pp. 2179-2191
Author(s):  
Christos Vasilakis ◽  
Dorota Lecnzarowicz ◽  
Chooi Lee
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Surgical Care ◽  
Use Case ◽  
Modelling Language ◽  
Unified Modelling Language ◽  
Care Systems ◽  
Class Diagrams ◽  
Activity State

The unified modelling language (UML) comprises a set of tools for documenting the analysis of a system. Although UML is generally used to describe and evaluate the functioning of complex systems, the extent of its application to the health care domain is unknown. The purpose of this article is to survey the literature on the application of UML tools to the analysis and modelling of health care systems. We first introduce four of the most common UML diagrammatic tools, namely use case, activity, state, and class diagrams. We use a simplified surgical care service as an example to illustrate the concepts and notation of each diagrammatic tool. We then present the results of the literature survey on the application of UML tools in health care. The survey revealed that although UML tools have been employed in modelling different aspects of health care systems, there is little systematic evidence of the benefits.

scholarly journals Real Time Telemedical Health Care Systems with Wearable Sensors

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fawwaz E. Fajingbesi ◽  
Rashidah F. Olanrewaju ◽  
Bisma Rasool Pampori ◽  
Sheroz Khan ◽  
Mashkuri Yacoob
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Wearable Sensors ◽  
Current Trend ◽  
Cardiovascular Patients ◽  
Medical Care Service ◽  
Care Systems ◽  
Delivery Of Medical Care ◽  
Personal Devices

The time between detection and response to chronic diseases could go a long way in saving lives. The current trend in health monitoring systems is to move from the hospital centered device to eventually portable personal devices. Hence, Telemedical health care involves the remote delivery of medical care service to either out-of-hospital or admitted patients through wireless network and computer information technology. This paper systematically reviews the most recent works in telemedical health care system to propose a more efficient model. The focus is more on wearable sensors and devices with most attention given to cardiovascular patients in recent times. The huge literature available reflects the size of activity and attention given to telemedicine. The reviewed works are published within the last five years. Furthermore, the proposed systems are compared in terms of their connectivity, targeted application, type of sensor used, etc. Our study reveals Telemedicine to be a profound field with researchers from multidisciplinary sectors. However, there are still many gaps that need to be filled before maturity. Factors such as efficient wireless transmission, cyber data security, sensor design and integration, device miniaturization and intelligent algorithm for multi parameter data fusion require further considerations.

scholarly journals Editorial: Models of Care

2009 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 492
Author(s):  
Deborah Yarmo-Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Health Care Service ◽  
Models Of Care ◽  
Care Process ◽  
Australian Health ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Care Systems ◽  
Client Advocacy

Australian Health Review has featured the Models of Care section for its third year. The aim of the section is to highlight the vast issues that impact various 'models of care', expose the breadth and depth of the models and their impact and increase the profile of quality-based articles. As interested stakeholders, we are continually exposed to the latest models of care claiming to be a solution for some of the health care system's weaknesses ? namely, issues of equity, accessibility, quality and affordability. Individuals and populations across the globe are touched by these matters, and health care systems grapple with ways in which to improve such weaknesses. In previous Editorials, I have covered a range of issues relating to models of care including: � Functions (ie, assessment, costing, planning, implementing, client advocacy, monitoring, evaluating); � Evidence; � Information management and use of technology; � Stakeholder interest (ie, government, health fund, provider management, health professionals, clients); and � Policy impact. The reality is that the core issues mentioned above (access, equity, etc) are always going to be around, and any models of care claiming to be breakthrough solutions to health care service issues are hoaxes. So, it is no wonder that prescriptive models of care are often ineffective. Taking a broader view of the multitude of issues that impact the care process and eventual outcomes is more sensible.

160: Cost-Effectiveness of Medical Management Strategies of Nephrolithiasis in Different Health Care Systems

2004 ◽  
Vol 171 (4S) ◽  
pp. 42-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yair Latan ◽  
David M. Wilhelm ◽  
David A. Duchene ◽  
Margaret S. Pearle
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Medical Management ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Care Systems

Prototype Aplikasi Analisa Sistem Informasi Inventory Barang Pada PT Anugrah Distributor Indonesia

ICIT Journal ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-60
Author(s):  
Ilamsyah Ilamsyah ◽  
Sri Rahayu ◽  
Dewi Lisnawati
Keyword(s):  
Sequence Diagram ◽  
Class Diagram ◽  
Use Case ◽  
Modelling Language ◽  
Activity Diagram ◽  
Unified Modelling Language ◽  
Use Case Diagram

Inventory adalah aktiva yang meliputi barang-barang milik perusahaan, instansi, bidang pendidikan dan lain-lain. PT Anugrah Distributor Indonesia merupakan instansi milik perusahaan teknologi informasi yang didalamnya terdapat bagian logistik. Logistik berfungsi untuk mengelola kegiatan transaksi pembelian dan pengeluaran barang. Pengelolaan tersebut masih memanfaatkan Ms Excel. Sistem ini memakan waktu lama dalam proses pengelolaan data dan tingkat keakuratannya belum maksimal. Untuk memperoleh keakuratan data, logistik membutuhkan suatu sistem yang efisien, efektif dan valid dalam mengelola kegiatan transaksi pembelian dan pengeluaran barang. Dengan demikian dalam penelitian ini peneliti melakukan pengembangan sistem logistik yang saling terintegrasi menggunakan Unified Modelling Language (UML) yang digambarkan dengan Use Case Diagram, Activity Diagram, Sequence Diagram dan Class Diagram dan menggunakan bahasa pemprogramman PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor). Hasil akhir dari penelitian ini adalah sistem informasi inventory stok barang yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan dan memudahkan user dalam menginput dan membuat laporan persediaan barang. Sistem ini dibuat agar proses inventory dapat terkendali dengan baik, menjadi efektif dan efisien. Kata kunci: Sistem inventory, UML, PHP, Sistem Informasi

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