Modeling Structured and Unstructured Processes: An Empirical Evaluation

Cardoso, Evellin; Labunets, Katsiaryna; Dalpiaz, Fabiano; Mylopoulos, John; Giorgini, Paolo

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-46397-1_27

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“…431-432, 182-183). This makes it possible to prepare business process models that do not impose the sequence of tasks that must be performed, but leave it up to the executor, depending on his or her knowledge, the available resources and the execution context (Szela ˛gowski and Berniak-Wo zny, 2019; Cardoso et al, 2016). The actual execution of ad hoc processes can be analyzed with process mining programs on the basis of entries in event logs of systems supporting their execution (e.g.…”

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Proposal of BPMN extension with a view to effective modeling of clinical pathways

Szelągowski

Biernacki

Berniak-Woźny

et al. 2022

BPMJ

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PurposeThe aim of the article is to propose BPMN extensions that facilitate the modeling of Clinical Pathways in a way that enables for various groups of users, the transfer of a much wider range of information in the form of process models without compromising their readability and usefulness.Design/methodology/approachThe paper uses the design science research methodology (DSRM) and covers phases of a design-oriented research project extending BPMN notation for clinical pathway modeling.FindingsThe article proposes extensions of BPMN in 5 areas, enabling standardization of the description of business processes of different natures and complexity and in turn meeting the needs and requirements of modeling clinical pathways and, more broadly speaking, knowledge-intensive business processes (kiBPs) in general. As shown by the evaluation carried out among medical personnel, the proposed extensions allow for the readable transfer of a considerably larger body of information relevant to the planned, conducted and assessed therapy (kiBPs) than the current BPMN 2.0 standard.Originality/valueThe BPMN extensions proposed in the article fill the gaps in this notation and do not require users to know many notations, which in practice is unrealistic. Defined extensions to the BPMN specification makes it possible to standardise the description of processes of different natures and levels of complexity. In this way, both simplified models (and views of models) dedicated to users unfamiliar with BPMN and models (or views) using advanced possibilities provided by BPMN can be based on one standard, even if they use only a small part of its possibilities.

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Proposal of BPMN extension with a view to effective modeling of clinical pathways

Szelągowski

Biernacki

Berniak-Woźny

et al. 2022

BPMJ

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“…Their experiment shows that BPMN adds value only with trained readers. Cardoso et al [2] conduct an experiment that shows how the adequacy of languages depends on how structured a business process is. Hoisl et al [17] compare three notations (textual, semi-structured, diagrammatic) for expressing scenario-based model tests; their experimental results show a preference toward natural language based notations.…”

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Conceptualizing Requirements Using User Stories and Use Cases: A Controlled Experiment

Dalpiaz

Sturm

2020

Lecture Notes in Computer Science

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Context and motivation]Notations for expressing requirements are often proposed without explicit consideration of their suitability for specific tasks. Consequently, practitioners may choose a sub-optimal notation, thereby affecting task performance. [Question/problem] We investigate the adequacy of two well-known notations: use cases and user stories, as a starting point for the manual derivation of a static conceptual model. In particular, we examine the completeness and correctness of the derived conceptual model. [Principal ideas/results] We conducted a two-factor, two-treatment controlled experiment with 118 subjects. The results indicate that for deriving conceptual models, user stories fit better than use cases. It seems that the repetitions in user stories and their conciseness contribute to these results. [Contribution] The paper calls for evaluating requirements notations in the context of various requirements engineering tasks and for providing evidence regarding the aspects that need to be taken into account when selecting a requirement notation.

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“…It is essential to adapt the modeling language to the specifics of a given field, as well as to the level and scope of competence of the recipients and users of the prepared models [63,64]. For multiple uses (as in corporate architecture), separate description views and process models should be prepared with specific groups of users in mind, which should only contain crucial information and forms of description dedicated to a particular group, with a view to raising transparency and focus [65].…”

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A Process-Centered Approach to the Description of Clinical Pathways—Forms and Determinants

Szelągowski

Berniak-Woźny

2019

IJERPH

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The aim of the study is to indicate the need for variability in the presentation of clinical pathways, in various phases of their implementation, and to define the forms of presentation of clinical pathways required by physicians in both the Hospital Information Systems (HIS) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Systems, as well as the determinants of the selection of the forms of description, in relation to the performed medical actions. The results of the study are a significant lead-in towards further research on the required form of the user interface in systems supporting dynamic business process management (dynamic BPM). The research is a pilot of a survey study, conducted to ascertain the usefulness and feasibility of the adopted methodology, for a wider project on the determinants of the form of description of clinical pathways. An exploratory pilot survey, in a large multi-specialization hospital in Poland, was conducted. The survey sample consisted of 28 purposely selected heads of all hospital departments, and the medical team of the pediatric ward. Descriptive analysis was carried out on the data collected. The results of the study have unambiguously supported the claim that physicians require the form of presentation of clinical pathways to change, depending on the particular phase of the diagnostic–therapeutic process, as well as establishing the main determinants thereof. This pilot study is one of the first attempts to establish the factors determining the choice of clinical pathway presentation in HIS/EMR systems. While not conclusively decisive in terms of the forms of presentation or the determinants of their choice, it indicates the directions of further research, both from the point of view of ergonomics and the usability of HIS/EMR systems, as well as the management of medical knowledge, as part of the dynamic management of clinical pathways.

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Modeling Structured and Unstructured Processes: An Empirical Evaluation

Cited by 10 publications

References 13 publications

Proposal of BPMN extension with a view to effective modeling of clinical pathways

Proposal of BPMN extension with a view to effective modeling of clinical pathways

Conceptualizing Requirements Using User Stories and Use Cases: A Controlled Experiment

A Process-Centered Approach to the Description of Clinical Pathways—Forms and Determinants

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