[Openflow-dev] Re: PROforma papers...

[Andrew po-j. H. <and...@eu...>]

On Wed, 14 Mar 2001 11:59:28   Bud P. Bruegger wrote:
>Hi Andrew:
>
>I just came about some PROforma papers at 
>http://www.acl.icnet.uk/lab/rtacl_proforma.html.  Did you find a PROforma 
>standard published somewhere?

Hi Bud,
  Excellent detective work!
  A non-enabling specification is here:
  http://www.acl.icnet.uk/lab/proformaspec.html
  The best overview paper is:
  http://www.acl.icnet.uk/PUBLICATIONS/ms364.pdf
  In particular, Section 7 of this paper, "Ongoing challenges", describes some of the weaknesses of PROforma. In addition, it mentions a recently developed XML DTD that describes the task object which may allow us to build a compatible workflow system! I am going to ask John Fox for a copy of that.
  Also in section 8, a new PROforma 2000 specification mainly focusing on interoperability and extensibility is described (mentions just the aims, without much details). It is apparent that these issues are the same ones that the OIO project (and GEHR) have been trying to address. 

In summary, PROforma looks promising and not overly complex. It could be a good standard for Openflow and OIO to consider adopting. Since I don't have much experience with workflow systems, I look forward to you, Paolo, and other list member's guidance.
 
Cheers,

Andrew
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Andrew P. Ho, M.D.
OIO: Open Infrastructure for Outcomes
www.TxOutcome.Org
Assistant Clinical Professor
Department of Psychiatry, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
University of California, Los Angeles


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