ISO/TS 16843-1:2016
Health informatics — Categorial structures for representation of acupuncture — Part 1: Acupuncture points
Health informatics — Categorial structures for representation of acupuncture — Part 1: Acupuncture points
- Статус документа:
- Отменён
- Формат:
- Электронный (PDF)
- Количество страниц:
- 33
- Дата публикации:
- 17 ноября 2016 г.
- Издание:
- ISO TS 16843 edition 1 version 1
- ICS:
- 35.240.80
ISO/TS 16843-1:2016 specifies the categorial structure within the subject field of acupuncture by defining a set of domain constraints of sanctioned characteristics each composed of a semantic link and an applicable characterizing category in order to represent the concept of acupuncture point. ISO/TS 16843-1:2016 describes sanctioned characteristics with semantic links and characterizing categories for representation of acupuncture points. Concepts of acupuncture points are used in clinical practices for applying stimulation such as insertion, pricking, scratching, scrubbing, massaging or pressing with various kinds of needles, moxibustion, acupressure and cupping in various medical domains. The potential uses for this conceptual framework are the following: - provide a conceptual framework for the generation of compositional concept representation of acupuncture point; - provide a core model to describe the structure of acupuncture point, and facilitate improved semantic correspondence with information models; - facilitate the mapping and semantic correspondence between different terminological resources by proposing with a core specification of acupuncture point; - support developers of new terminological systems concerning acupuncture point; - support developers of new detailed content areas of existing terminological resources concerning acupuncture point to ensure conformance; - facilitate the representation of acupuncture point in a manner suitable for computer processing; - provide the monitoring system for adverse events and adverse reactions; - provide the characterization of clinical research related to acupuncture point. The target groups for this document are the following: - developers of terminology systems acupuncture point; - developers of information systems that require a structured framework of concepts to facilitate implementation and communication; - informaticians, analysts and epidemiologists who require common models of knowledge to facilitate analysis of current and legacy data from one or more information systems; - clinicians and coders to provide greater consistency in structure and organization when entering and retrieving data using one or more terminological resources; - managers and administrative personnel in providing a benchmark by which to judge terminology and information system solutions: as to whether the potential options will deliver compatibility with legacy data and future proofing to emerging terminology products. Topics considered outside the scope of this document include an exhaustive list of all possible characterizing concepts that could be used to describe acupuncture points.
Abstract
Overview
ISO/TS 16843-1:2016 - "Health informatics - Categorial structures for representation of acupuncture - Part 1: Acupuncture points" defines a standardized conceptual model for representing acupuncture points in health informatics. The technical specification describes a categorial structure composed of sanctioned characteristics (semantic links + characterizing categories) to enable consistent, computable representations of acupuncture points across medical domains (traditional Chinese medicine, auricular, modern clinical acupuncture, etc.).
Key topics and technical requirements
- Categorial structure: A core model that specifies minimum domain constraints required to describe an acupuncture point for exchange and processing.
- Characterizing categories: Examples include point location, clinical findings, and efficacy - categories that capture essential attributes of acupuncture points.
- Semantic links: Standard relationships used to connect concepts, e.g. identifies, locates, is_located_at, is_used_for_clinical_outcome_of. These links enable compositional concept representations suitable for mapping and reasoning.
- Terminology and conformance: Guidance on conformance principles and how systems can align with the specification to ensure interoperability and semantic correspondence with information models.
- Scope limits: The document defines a high‑level harmonized framework and explicitly excludes exhaustive lists of all possible characterizing concepts - detailed domain-specific values should be provided by implementers or other standards/projects.
- Normative support: Annexes reference related terminology resources (selected terms from ISO 17115, ISO 1087-1, ISO 16278) to support consistent definitions.
Applications and practical value
ISO/TS 16843-1:2016 is designed for practical use in:
- Terminology development: Foundation for developers creating or extending acupuncture terminology systems and code sets.
- Health information systems: Improves semantic interoperability when storing or exchanging acupuncture data (EHRs, clinical registries, research databases).
- Data mapping and integration: Facilitates mapping between different terminologies and legacy data by providing a core specification for acupuncture points.
- Clinical research & safety monitoring: Enables structured capture of acupuncture point data for efficacy studies, adverse event reporting and pharmacovigilance-like monitoring of interventions (needling, cupping, moxibustion, acupressure).
- Clinical coding and analytics: Helps clinicians, coders, informaticians and epidemiologists achieve consistent data entry, retrieval and cross-system analysis.
Who should use it
- Terminology and ontology developers
- Health informatics system builders and integrators
- Clinicians and clinical coders working with acupuncture data
- Researchers, analysts and epidemiologists handling acupuncture datasets
- Healthcare managers assessing interoperability and future-proofing of systems
Related standards
- ISO 16278 (referenced for definitions)
- ISO 17115, ISO 1087-1 (selected term support)
Keywords: ISO/TS 16843-1:2016, health informatics, acupuncture points, categorial structures, semantic links, terminology, interoperability, clinical research, adverse event monitoring.
Технические детали
- Технический комитет
- ISO/TC 215 - Health informatics
- SKU
- ISO/TS 16843-1:2016
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