Which Graphical Approaches should be Used to Represent Medical Knowledge?

International audienceMedical knowledge is growing both in quantity and complexity. Although sources of medical knowledge have been digitalized, the way the knowledge they contain is presented to users has not changed and is still highly text-based. However, it has been shown that this information could be presented more efficiently using graphical approaches, such as graphical languages and information visualization. We present here a survey of existing methods and applications, and discuss the potential value of these methods for medical practice. These graphical approaches have great potential for improving medical knowledge consultation, provided they are well-designed, well-evaluated and standardized for re-use

Which Graphical Approaches should be Used to Represent Medical Knowledge?

International audienceMedical knowledge is growing both in quantity and complexity. Although sources of medical knowledge have been digitalized, the way the knowledge they contain is presented to users has not changed and is still highly text-based. However, it has been shown that this information could be presented more efficiently using graphical approaches, such as graphical languages and information visualization. We present here a survey of existing methods and applications, and discuss the potential value of these methods for medical practice. These graphical approaches have great potential for improving medical knowledge consultation, provided they are well-designed, well-evaluated and standardized for re-use

O rozwoju graficznych języków komunikacji : przykład wykorzystania UML w obszarze bibliologii i informatologii

Purpose/Thesis: The aim of the paper is to present the concept of Unified Modeling Language and discuss the possibilities of its application in the field of book and information sciences. Approach/Methods: Based on the analysis of literature, the process of graphical languages development and their advantages related to the coherence and precision of communication are discussed. The case study of the categorization of publication forms is used to demonstrate the use of UML in modeling terms from the field of book and information sciences. Results and conclusions: The presented example shows usefulness of UML for the development of new methods and tools in library and information services. Originality/Value: Although UML is a tool widely used in many fields, the literature on information science has not analyzed yet its suitability for modeling of information tools and services