%0 Journal Article %A Antonio Di Leva and Carla Reyneri and Michele Sonnessa %D 2007 %J International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences %B World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology %I Open Science Index 12, 2007 %T The PARADIGMA Approach for Cooperative Work in the Medical Domain %U https://publications.waset.org/pdf/7308 %V 12 %X PARADIGMA (PARticipative Approach to DIsease Global Management) is a pilot project which aims to develop and demonstrate an Internet based reference framework to share scientific resources and findings in the treatment of major diseases. PARADIGMA defines and disseminates a common methodology and optimised protocols (Clinical Pathways) to support service functions directed to patients and individuals on matters like prevention, posthospitalisation support and awareness. PARADIGMA will provide a platform of information services - user oriented and optimised against social, cultural and technological constraints - supporting the Health Care Global System of the Euro-Mediterranean Community in a continuous improvement process. %P 671 - 675