Development of datasets for basic medical information system / 浙江大学学报·医学版

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To develop dataset for basic medical information system.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>All items of basic medical information system dataset were drafted by literature review, brain storm and group discussion. A Delphi study was conducted to evaluate and adjust the candidate items; then items were finalized based on comprehensive scores.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The final dataset developed through two-round Delphi study contained 20 first-level items, 102 second-level items, 40 third-level items and 88 fourth-level items. The response rates were 71.79% and 92.86% in round 1 and 2, respectively. The authority coefficient was both 0.77 and the coordination coefficient of the specialists' opinion was 0.239 and 0.516, respectively.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The dataset for basic medical information system determined from Delphi study is credible and can be used for development of related software.</p>