FOIL(ID:6688/foi002)

Country: uk
- languages for uk
- uk/1989
Began: 1989

Flowchart-oriented interview language

Research and Teaching Centre, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Northfield, Birmingham, UK.

References:

Pynsent PB, Fairbank JC "Computer interview system for patients with back pain" J Biomed Eng. 1989 Jan;11(1):25-9 view details Abstract: We describe a computer-based interview system for patients with back pain. The system uses a light-pen for the patient--computer interface. The questionnaire consists of over 200 multiple and single choice questions. Graphic presentations are used to identify pain patterns. The procedure has been well accepted by patients and is in routine clinical use in several hospitals.

Hill K, Pynsent PB "A flowchart-oriented interview language (FOIL) and its application to a low-back pain interview system" Int J Biomed Comput. 1994 Oct;37(2):161-9 view details Abstract: The flowchart-oriented interview language (FOIL) is a computer programme that converts flowchart information into C programming language code. The programme was written to simplify development and maintenance of the Birmingham Back Pain Interview System. In addition FOIL gives the user of the interview system the flexibility of changing the questionnaires to suit their local needs. FOIL may be used for any flowchart-oriented problem. The flowchart specification and the questions are defined in ASCII character files.