A Modular Knowledge Base for the Follow-Up of Clinical Protocols

Abstract

From the knowledge engineering point of view, the observation of patients subjected to clinical protocols of therapy constitutes a domain characterized by the existence of strongly structured knowledge. We have approached the problem from the perspective of a homogeneous and modular knowledge representation theory, based on the concept of Generalized Magnitude. This concept arises from identifying and collecting all possible facts of a domain established a priori, and being inspired by the concept of physical magnitudes. The Generalized Magnitudes scheme includes temporal extensions necessary to solve a medical problem for which exists a therapy and a follow-up plan with temporal specifications, and also facilitates the creation of advisory expert systems.

Key-Words

Expert Systems - Therapy Advisors - Homogeneous Knowledge Representation - Modular Knowledge Base

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