The DIM "Diabetes Information Modelling"
under review
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Fede Fontana
In architecture there is a concept (BIM - Building Information Modelling) to "inspect" the functionality of buildings. Is a 3D digital representation of the "health" of a certain infrastructure.
What would be a digital representation of diabetes? Can we map out all factors involved? How? Can we create some sort of a Diabetes Information Modeling (like the BIM)?
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Henry Aspden
under review
F
Fede Fontana
"Diabetes Information Modeling (DIM) is a digital representation and collaborative process that encompasses the creation, management, and exchange of information throughout the lifecycle of an individual living with diabetes. DIM technology allows patients, doctors, HCPs, and other stakeholders to assist and work with intelligent models that contain both biometric and behavioural data."
Key characteristics of a Building Information Modeling to draw some analogies:
3D Visualization: BIM uses three-dimensional models to represent the physical and functional characteristics of a building or infrastructure project. These models provide a visual representation of the project, allowing stakeholders to understand the design and construction aspects more comprehensively.
Data Integration: BIM models go beyond visual representation. They incorporate a wide range of information about the building components, including geometry, spatial relationships, quantities, materials, performance specifications, and more. This data can be linked to objects within the model, providing a rich source of information for analysis, decision-making, and project management.
Collaboration and Coordination: BIM facilitates collaboration among project team members by allowing them to work on a shared digital model. This enables simultaneous and coordinated design and construction activities, reducing conflicts, improving communication, and streamlining workflows. Stakeholders can contribute their expertise and input to the model, resulting in improved project coordination and reduced errors.
Lifecycle Management: BIM supports the entire lifecycle of a building or infrastructure project, from conceptualization and design through construction, operation, and maintenance. The BIM model serves as a central repository for project information, providing valuable data for operations and facility management, including asset tracking, maintenance planning, energy analysis, and renovations.
Benefits of Building Information Modeling include improved project visualization, enhanced collaboration and coordination, reduced rework and errors, improved cost estimation and scheduling, and increased efficiency in facility management.