The system for integration of heterogeneous data sources in the domain of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Abstract

The paper presents the system for the integration of heterogeneous data sources in the domain of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The main goal of the system is to facilitate patient diagnose and treatment process by integration of the results of performed medical examinations and analyzes. Data source contains: clinical interviews, physical examinations, lab tests, and the data collected from the devices used to monitor patient's sleep parameters (PSG, CPAP). This article describes the concept of the system, its main functionalities, IT architecture and technology and some details of its implementation. Also the data sources and the methods of data acquisition from medical devices integrated with the system are characterized. In addition, basic methods of analyzing data gathered in the system are presented, which in the future can be developed towards automatic mechanisms supporting the process of diagnosis and treatment of patients in this domain.