Structured data entry

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Introduction

Structured data entry(SDE): in clinical domain, SDE is defined as a data entry method by interacting with pre-defined forms. Comparing with free text data entry, SDE can constraint clinical data entry behavior, improve data quality, readability etc.

SDE can be divided into two parts:

  • Form designer: in form designer, domain experts work on the new forms by organizing radio button, check box, text box to present questions under their domain knowledge.
  • Data entry interface: end users will interact with data entry interface to enter data. The data entry interface is predefined in the form designer.


Reference

  • Van Bemmel. Musen Mark. Handbook of Medical Informatics. 1997
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