On Sun, 28 Dec 2003, Thomas Beale wrote: ... > >Within each OIO form, there will be multiple "concepts" (=Question Items) > >that serve to describe each reported cancer case. > > > I'd like to see examples of these forms - can you provide a URL?
Thomas, The cancer forms are just examples for this discussion. They have not been made yet. However, you can see example forms at: http://www.txoutcome.org/scripts/zope/newuser/signup/forms_gallery In particular, the University of Pacific Health History form (and translations) were made by Mark Preston and myself using OIO, based on http://www.dental.uop.edu/DentalPro/Health_History_Forms/default.htm ... > >Contextual information on forms include > >1) the fact that the data items appear on the same form > >2) proximity of data items to each other on the form > >3) sequence of appearance > >4) inter-item dependency, if any ... > I think all the items you point to are important - to gui design; ... Also important for semantic interchange - which I guess you don't agree with ? Best regards, Andrew --- Andrew P. Ho, M.D. OIO: Open Infrastructure for Outcomes www.TxOutcome.Org