Kraus S (2018)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2018
Book Volume: 247
Pages Range: 675-679
The Arden Syntax for Medical Logic Systems is a standard for encoding and sharing knowledge in the form of Medical Logic Modules (MLMs). Although the Arden Syntax has been designed to meet the requirements of data-driven clinical event monitoring, multiple studies suggest that its language constructs may be suitable for use outside the intended application area and even as a common clinical application language. Such a broader context, however, requires to reconsider some language features. The purpose of this paper is to outline the related modifications on the basis of a generalized Arden Syntax version. The implemented prototype provides multiple adjustments to the standard, such as an option to use programming language constructs without the frame-like MLM structure, a JSON compliant data type system, a means to use MLMs as user-defined functions, and native support of restful web services with integrated data mapping. This study does not aim to promote an actually new language, but a more generic version of the proven Arden Syntax standard. Such an easy-to-understand domain-specific language for common clinical applications might cover multiple additional medical subdomains and serve as a lingua franca for arbitrary clinical algorithms, therefore avoiding a patchwork of multiple all-purpose languages between, and even within, institutions.
APA:
Kraus, S. (2018). Generalizing the Arden Syntax to a Common Clinical Application Language. Studies in health technology and informatics, 247, 675-679.
MLA:
Kraus, Stefan. "Generalizing the Arden Syntax to a Common Clinical Application Language." Studies in health technology and informatics 247 (2018): 675-679.
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