Tuesday, October 19, 2004 - 11:15 AM
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HL7 Realtime Interfacing

BACKGROUND:
The author has researched user interface and machine interface issues related to HL7 and immunization registries.

OBJECTIVE:
Find interfacing techniques that were acceptable to end users while providing timely information for decision support in the clinic.

METHOD:
A real-time interface was developed and deployed in three immunization clinics. Feedback from users was collected.

RESULT:
Real-time immunization registry interfaces are feasible; however, users are more comfortable with a "less automatic" interface. Testing took longer than anticipated.

CONCLUSION:
Users need some active control over the interfaces. Software testing and training need to be considered as use cases when designing interfaces.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Provide practical guidance in implementing real-time immunization registry interfaces using HL7.

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