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4.3.2.317 CodeSystem http://hl7.org/fhir/research-study-prim-purp-type

Biomedical Research and Regulation icon Work Group Maturity Level: 0Trial Use Use Context: Country: World
Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/research-study-prim-purp-type Version: 5.0.0
active as of 2022-05-15 Computable Name: ResearchStudyPrimaryPurposeType
Flags: CaseSensitive, Complete. All codes ValueSet: Research Study Primary Purpose Type OID: TBD

This Code system is used in the following value sets:

4.3.2.317.1 Definition

Codes for the main intent of a research study.

4.3.2.317.2 Content

This code system http://hl7.org/fhir/research-study-prim-purp-type defines the following codes:

CodeDisplayDefinitionCopy
treatment TreatmentOne or more interventions are being evaluated for treating a disease, syndrome, or condition.btn btn
prevention PreventionOne or more interventions are being assessed for preventing the development of a specific disease or health condition.btn btn
diagnostic DiagnosticOne or more interventions are being evaluated for identifying a disease or health condition.btn btn
supportive-care Supportive CareOne or more interventions are evaluated for maximizing comfort, minimizing side effects, or mitigating against a decline in the participant's health or function.btn btn
screening ScreeningOne or more interventions are assessed or examined for identifying a condition, or risk factors for a condition, in people who are not yet known to have the condition or risk factor.btn btn
health-services-research Health Services ResearchOne or more interventions for evaluating the delivery, processes, management, organization, or financing of healthcare.btn btn
basic-science Basic ScienceOne or more interventions for examining the basic mechanism of action (for example, physiology or biomechanics of an intervention).btn btn
device-feasibility Device FeasibilityAn intervention of a device product is being evaluated to determine the feasibility of the product or to test a prototype device and not health outcomes. Such studies are conducted to confirm the design and operating specifications of a device before beginning a full clinical trial.btn btn

 

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Explanation of the columns that may appear on this page:

LevelA few code lists that FHIR defines are hierarchical - each code is assigned a level. See Code System for further information.
SourceThe source of the definition of the code (when the value set draws in codes defined elsewhere)
CodeThe code (used as the code in the resource instance). If the code is in italics, this indicates that the code is not selectable ('Abstract')
DisplayThe display (used in the display element of a Coding). If there is no display, implementers should not simply display the code, but map the concept into their application
DefinitionAn explanation of the meaning of the concept
CommentsAdditional notes about how to use the code