PUFF: an expert system for interpretation of pulmonary function data. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • The application of artificial intelligence techniques to real-world problems has produced promising research results, but seldom has a system become a useful tool in its domain of expertise. Notable exceptions are the DENDRAL (1) and MOLGEN (2) systems. This paper describes PUFF, a program that interprets lung function test data and has become a working tool in the pulmonary physiology lab of a large hospital. Elements of the problem that paved the way for its success are examined, as are significant limitations of the solution that warrant further study.

publication date

  • June 1, 1983

Research

keywords

  • Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted
  • Lung Diseases

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0020619565

PubMed ID

  • 6347509

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 16

issue

  • 3