I am researching about electronic health records (EHR). OpenEHR seems to be quite extended and appreciated in this field, as it is widely adopted. However, I fail to find how it is used. I mean, I can see all the definitions for archetypes, and how those definitions are written in ADL or XML. But, once I have an archetype which is just that, a definition of a certain data model, how do I use that? Is there another type of representation, maybe also in ADL or XML? Are there any examples of actual health records for a patient? I have spent hours looking for a John Doe health record example, with info like gender, age, blood pressure and so on, but all the examples I can find are about definitions of those terms.
If anyone can put me on the right track, I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance!
The openEHR spec describes how to write a system based on this dual layer approach...a number of companies around the world now use the architecture as the foundation for their systems. Your frustration is not new, as it is a demanding step to take. But the result is that health records can be shared by the systems, with post hoc discovery of formal meaning. The models can be written in any language, adding languages as you go....there is no language primacy.
I suggest that you subscribe to openehr.org technical mailing list and ask the same question.
Cheers Sam Heard OpenEHR Foundation