Changes between Version 3 and Version 4 of i2b2 Ontology c_metadataxml Column

Timestamp:

07/14/11 08:57:52 (13 years ago)

Author:

jeff.lusted

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i2b2 Ontology c_metadataxml Column

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 format. Currently used to describe value metadata associated with a lab finding.
 
+=== Formal Description ===
 A fuller explanation is given in the accompanying document; see [raw-attachment:MetadataXML-documentation.txt MetadataXML Column Format.]. This requires careful reading. The use of this column has expanded from v1.5 to v1.6 of i2b2.
 
+=== Example of use other than with a lab test ===
 Interestingly, here is an example of its use applied to integer values other than lab results...
 
@@ -57 +59 @@
 }}}
 
+=== An XML Schema ===
+Here is a generated xml schema to describe the format: [raw-attachment:metadataxml.xsd metadataxml schema.] This may be useful in any programmatic manipulation of content before loading into the ontology table. However, it is probable any namespace declaration (or use of namespace qualification) within the contents would require removal before loading. The schema is provisional.