Challenges and Lessons Learned in Mapping HL7 v2 Data to openEHR: Insights from UKSH Medical Data Integration Center.
Stud Health Technol Inform
; 316: 1328-1332, 2024 Aug 22.
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ABSTRACT
This paper explores the challenges and lessons learned during the mapping of HL7 v2 messages structured using custom schema to openEHR for the Medical Data Integration Center (MeDIC) of the University Hospital, Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH). Missing timestamps in observations, missing units of measurement, inconsistencies in decimal separators and unexpected datatypes were identified as critical inconsistencies in this process. These anomalies highlight the difficulty of automating the transformation of HL7 v2 data to any standard, particularly openEHR, using off-the-shelf tools. Addressing these anomalies is crucial for enhancing data interoperability, supporting evidence-based research, and optimizing clinical decision-making. Implementing proper data quality measures and governance will unlock the potential of integrated clinical data, empowering clinicians and researchers and fostering a robust healthcare ecosystem.
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Humans
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Europa
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Stud Health Technol Inform
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INFORMATICA MEDICA
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PESQUISA EM SERVICOS DE SAUDE
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2024
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