Wandering Data: A Scalable, Durable System for Effective Visualization of Patient Health Data

Abstract

Increased adoption of electronic health records has lead to a large amount of available patient data. However, these data are often difficult to access and visualize, leading to chokepoints in clinical practice. Wandering Data is a web application designed to deliver useful, intuitive visualizations of patient data, with a focus on efficient communication of information through uniform delivery and thoughtful design. In this paper we describe the system's development, structure, and functionality.