OntoCISMAP: uma ontologia de referência para o cuidado inteligente da saúde materna na atenção primária

Abstract

Introduction: representing knowledge through a conceptual model enables logical, standardized, and organized reasoning, potentially benefiting the flow of prenatal and postpartum care in Primary Health Care, contributing to more assertive clinical decision-making. Objective: to present OntoCISMAP, a reference ontology developed to represent the intelligent maternal healthcare domain within Primary Health Care. Method: the development of the OntoCISMAP reference ontology utilized the Systematic Approach for Building Ontologies (SABiO) and the guidelines of the Unified Foundational Ontology (UFO), with strong support from experts in the fields of health sciences and computer science. Results: OntoCISMAP completed the purpose and requirements specification and ontology capture and formalization phases. Design, implementation, and testing of an operational ontology remain future stages. Conclusion: OntoCISMAP, as a reference ontology, is a conceptual artifact for mapping evidence for clinical decision protocols, from the eligibility of pregnant women to the postpartum period. It represents the first step towards creating an information and communication system that promotes care for pregnant and postpartum women in primary care, training and assisting researchers and health professionals in supporting decision-making during consultations.