This project addresses the development of a Knowledge-Based Intelligent Decision Support System (IDSS) for cancer treatment. Baldur Systems Corporation has developed and demonstrated a successful database communication technique called Intelligent Database Communication (IDC). IDC combines query mapping and optimization, artificial intelligence (Al), and flexible software package interface.The IDC approach utilizes advanced Al principles to allow the developer or user to build an individualized universe of information in which data/knowledge sources are defined once. Data or knowledge sources are defined in terms of where (modem telephone number, network), how (passwords, operating systems), and what (commands, menus, file names). These sources are dispatched automatically when needed. The existing IDC approach will be combined with a knowledge-based cancer treatment expert system to produce a practical IDSS for a representative community oncology office practice. IDSS programs will result in (1) reduced learning time, (2) enhanced cancer treatment, and (3) motivated users.
Anticipated Results:The development of IDSS methodologies will lead directly to commercially marketable software packages for (1) decision support for health care, banking, insurance, and trading; (2) inventory control for large corporations and weapons; and (3) decision support for drug or law enforcement.National Cancer Institute
