Semantic Web Technologies in Healthcare: A Scoping Review

  • Nelson Miranda USP
  • Matheus Matos Machado USP
  • Dilvan A. Moreira USP

Resumo


This scoping review explores the application of Semantic Web technologies in healthcare, focusing on enhancing Electronic Health Records (EHRs). The review synthesizes research from various databases, identifying the role and impact of technologies such as RDF, OWL, and SPARQL in improving data interoperability and management within healthcare systems. Through a systematic classification and analysis of the literature, significant advancements and existing gaps in current research are highlighted. The findings suggest that while Semantic Web technologies have facilitated substantial improvements in data handling and system interoperability, challenges remain in full integration across diverse health information systems. This review underscores the potential of these technologies to transform healthcare practices by enabling more effective data integration, discovery, and management.

Palavras-chave: semantic web technologies, Electronic Health Records, healthcare data

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14/10/2024
MIRANDA, Nelson; MACHADO, Matheus Matos; MOREIRA, Dilvan A.. Semantic Web Technologies in Healthcare: A Scoping Review. In: WORKSHOP DE REVISÕES SISTEMÁTICAS DE LITERATURA EM SISTEMAS MULTIMÍDIAS E WEB - SIMPÓSIO BRASILEIRO DE SISTEMAS MULTIMÍDIA E WEB (WEBMEDIA), 30. , 2024, Juiz de Fora/MG. Anais [...]. Porto Alegre: Sociedade Brasileira de Computação, 2024 . p. 171-184. ISSN 2596-1683. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/webmedia_estendido.2024.244455.