NCPI FHIR Implementation Guide v2
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Resource Profile: NCPI Research Study

Official URL: https://nih-ncpi.github.io/ncpi-fhir-ig-2/StructureDefinition/ncpi-research-study Version: 0.1.0
Draft as of 2024-03-21 Computable Name: NcpiResearchStudy

The NCPI Research Study FHIR resource represents an individual research effort and acts as a grouper or “container” for that effort’s study participants and their related data files.

The NCPI Research Study is based upon the core HL7 FHIR ResearchStudy resource (R4) and acts as the umbrella for grouping and describing all other study resources..

For the purposes of interoperability, this guide includes recommended practices for the shared data elements required for submission.

Please see the research study documentation for in-depth mappings on the R4 version and the necessary extensions needed to ensure interoperability.

Added Profile Restrictions

To ensure consistency across all NCPI research studies represented in FHIR, there are some additional requirements which must be enforced. These requirements are derived from the Differential Table section of this document.

The following requirements are true for all NCPI Research Studies:

  • each study should have its accession ID added as an identifier. This is an identifier provided by DbGAP or other organization which represents a common identifier recognized by similar research groups.
  • each study should have its study name as the title.
  • for those studies which exist as part of a larger study, the parent study should be referenced in the study’s partOf property.
  • enrollment must contain 1 reference of type, Study Group.
  • category must contain the Coding from NCPI StudyCohort.
  • principalInvestigator must be of type Practitioner if present. (Note: we are using practitioner to maintain consistency with existing FHIR structures.)

To ensure consistency across all NCPI research studies represented in FHIR, there are some additional elements which should be included if applicable to your study. A recommended element is one that is important and will likely have value for those trying to understand the study’s purpose and usefulness but not essential for validation against the profile. Those elements labeled as optional are not central to the fundamental understanding of the study’s content but may play a key role in a study being findable.

Shared Data Elements

NCPI Shared Data Elements HL7 FHIR (R4) Element Recommended or Optional Notes  
Study description description Recommended    
Disease/focus condition Recommended Should also have one or more Codings provided, indicating the disease or phenotypes that were interrogated during the study’s execution  
Attribution relatedArtifact Recommended This can include, but not limited to; principal investigators, grant numbers, etc.  
Study weblinks relatedArtifact Optional These elements fall under the StudyDescription element located in the Added Profile Restrictions section of this document.  
Study design studyDesign Optional These elements fall under the StudyDescription element located in the Added Profile Restrictions section of this document.  
Study type studyDesign Optional These elements fall under the StudyDescription element located in the Added Profile Restrictions section of this document.  
Citation relatedArtifact Optional    
Study documents relatedArtifact Optional    

For a more detailed view of these elements as well as the recommended FHIR mappings please see the research study documentation.

Population Details

Each NCPI Research must have one Study Group which must, at the very least, indicate the total number of patients enrolled at the time the data was loaded into FHIR.

Additional Study Groups may be included to describe various aspects of the study’s population.

Usage:

Notes:

As mentioned in the section, “Added Profile Restrictions” above, each NCPI Research must have one NCPI Study Group which must, at the very least, indicate the total number of patients enrolled at the time the data was loaded into FHIR.

Practices for Summary Only Resources

For Studies loaded into Summary Only FHIR servers, the Study’s Study Group resources must have the quantity. This promotes findability by enabling researchers without current access to the study’s row-level data to get basic study details including the different subject counts.

For studies that exist alongside row-level data, the Study’s Study Group resources should have each corresponding Patient referenced in the Group’s members array.

Identifiers - Best Practices

Provide meaningful systems at all times

System uris are important for identifying the origin of an identifier. These uris should be consistent across all groups which utilize these identifiers. Some important systems to note include:

Organization System Comment
DbGAP https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/gap/cgi-bin/study.cgi?study_id= For DbGAP Research Studies, this recommended system, when combined with the value would constitute a valid URL for the study.

For those identifiers that have been defined by the investigators and collaborators, the system should be unique to the Research Study and may be defined by those responsible for the ETL itself.

Utilize ‘use’ Property

The Identifier datatype provides a use property which is used to indicate which identifier is official and secondary (among others) and should be used where appropriate. It is strongly recommended that the most visible external identifier be marked as official.

Common Data Model Mappings

The following represents the mapping from the Logical Research Study model to this NCPI Research Study FHIR profile.

NCPI Shared Data Elements FHIR Resource Mapping Note
persistentIdentifier identifier System should be provided for each identifier which clearly indicates the identifier’s origin
parentStudy partOf  
name title The “Formal Title” will be stored as title
or name relatedArtifact All other names will be recorded as relatedArtifacts
description description  
website relatedArtifact.url relatedArtifact.type = ‘documentation’ and url will record the actual website URL
studyFocus focus  
additionalDocumentation relatedArtifact There should be some sort of guidance about how to designate the different possible documents listed here
consortium extension[associatedParty] R5 provides a more inclusive option for sponsor, investigators, collaborators etcs. I recommend using an extension to eumulate the new approach
acknowledgements extension[associatedParty] R5 provides a more inclusive option for sponsor, investigators, collaborators etcs. I recommend using an extension to eumulate the new approach
personnel extension[associatedPart] R5 provides a more inclusive option for sponsor, investigators, collaborators etcs. I recommend using an extension to eumulate the new approach

Usage:

Formal Views of Profile Content

Description of Profiles, Differentials, Snapshots and how the different presentations work.

This structure is derived from ResearchStudy

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. ResearchStudy 0..*ResearchStudyInvestigation to increase healthcare-related patient-independent knowledge
... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionExtension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
... studyDesign 0..*CodeableConceptStudy Design and Study Type
URL: https://nih-ncpi.github.io/ncpi-fhir-ig-2/StructureDefinition/research-study-design
Binding: https://hl7.org/fhir/valueset-study-design.html (example)
... result 0..*Reference(Citation)Link to results generated during the study.
URL: https://nih-ncpi.github.io/ncpi-fhir-ig-2/StructureDefinition/research-study-result
... acknowledgement 0..*markdownURL describing the policy restrictions in detail.
URL: https://nih-ncpi.github.io/ncpi-fhir-ig-2/StructureDefinition/research-study-acknowledgement
... identifier 1..*IdentifierExternal facing, globally unique identifiers. When providing more than one identifier, researchers should indicate the 'official' identifier by assigning 'official' to that identifier's use property.
... title 0..1stringStudy's formal title.
... category
.... coding 0..*CodingIndicate this is an NCPI Research Study
Required Pattern: At least the following
..... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: https://nih-ncpi.github.io/ncpi-fhir-ig-2/CodeSystem/ncpi
..... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: StudyCohort
..... display1..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
Fixed Value: Study Cohort
... focus 0..*CodeableConceptThe primary, non-disease focus(es) of the study. This can include terms related to intervention, drug, device, or other focus.
... condition 0..*CodeableConceptThe primary focus(es) of the study. This is specific to the disease. MeSH terms are preferred.
... relatedArtifact 0..*RelatedArtifactAttribution, Study Weblinks, Citation, Study Documents, etc.
... description 0..1markdownStudy Description (Recommended)

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. ResearchStudy 0..*ResearchStudyInvestigation to increase healthcare-related patient-independent knowledge
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionExtension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
... studyDesign 0..*CodeableConceptStudy Design and Study Type
URL: https://nih-ncpi.github.io/ncpi-fhir-ig-2/StructureDefinition/research-study-design
Binding: https://hl7.org/fhir/valueset-study-design.html (example)
... associatedParty 0..*(Complex)Research Study Associated Party
URL: https://nih-ncpi.github.io/ncpi-fhir-ig-2/StructureDefinition/research-study-associated-party
... acknowledgement 0..*markdownURL describing the policy restrictions in detail.
URL: https://nih-ncpi.github.io/ncpi-fhir-ig-2/StructureDefinition/research-study-acknowledgement
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ1..*IdentifierExternal facing, globally unique identifiers. When providing more than one identifier, researchers should indicate the 'official' identifier by assigning 'official' to that identifier's use property.
... title Σ0..1stringStudy's formal title.
... status ?!Σ1..1codeactive | administratively-completed | approved | closed-to-accrual | closed-to-accrual-and-intervention | completed | disapproved | in-review | temporarily-closed-to-accrual | temporarily-closed-to-accrual-and-intervention | withdrawn
Binding: ResearchStudyStatus (required): Codes that convey the current status of the research study.

... focus Σ0..*CodeableConceptThe primary, non-disease focus(es) of the study. This can include terms related to intervention, drug, device, or other focus.
Binding: (unbound) (example): Codes for medications, devices and other interventions.


... condition Σ0..*CodeableConceptThe primary focus(es) of the study. This is specific to the disease. MeSH terms are preferred.
Binding: Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes (example): Identification of the condition or diagnosis.


... relatedArtifact 0..*RelatedArtifactAttribution, Study Weblinks, Citation, Study Documents, etc.
... description 0..1markdownStudy Description (Recommended)

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSetURI
ResearchStudy.statusrequiredResearchStudyStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/research-study-status|4.3.0
from the FHIR Standard
ResearchStudy.focusexample
ResearchStudy.conditionexampleCondition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/condition-code
from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorResearchStudyIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorResearchStudyIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource
: contained.where(((id.exists() and ('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url)))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(uri) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4errorResearchStudyIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated
: contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5errorResearchStudyIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceResearchStudyA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. ResearchStudy 0..*ResearchStudyInvestigation to increase healthcare-related patient-independent knowledge
... id Σ0..1idLogical id of this artifact
... meta Σ0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): IETF language tag

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguagesMax Binding
... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
dom-r4b: Containing new R4B resources within R4 resources may cause interoperability issues if instances are shared with R4 systems
... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionExtension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
... studyDesign 0..*CodeableConceptStudy Design and Study Type
URL: https://nih-ncpi.github.io/ncpi-fhir-ig-2/StructureDefinition/research-study-design
Binding: https://hl7.org/fhir/valueset-study-design.html (example)
... result 0..*Reference(Citation)Link to results generated during the study.
URL: https://nih-ncpi.github.io/ncpi-fhir-ig-2/StructureDefinition/research-study-result
... associatedParty 0..*(Complex)Research Study Associated Party
URL: https://nih-ncpi.github.io/ncpi-fhir-ig-2/StructureDefinition/research-study-associated-party
... acknowledgement 0..*markdownURL describing the policy restrictions in detail.
URL: https://nih-ncpi.github.io/ncpi-fhir-ig-2/StructureDefinition/research-study-acknowledgement
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ1..*IdentifierExternal facing, globally unique identifiers. When providing more than one identifier, researchers should indicate the 'official' identifier by assigning 'official' to that identifier's use property.
... title Σ0..1stringStudy's formal title.
... protocol Σ0..*Reference(PlanDefinition)Steps followed in executing study
... partOf Σ0..*Reference(ResearchStudy)Part of larger study
... status ?!Σ1..1codeactive | administratively-completed | approved | closed-to-accrual | closed-to-accrual-and-intervention | completed | disapproved | in-review | temporarily-closed-to-accrual | temporarily-closed-to-accrual-and-intervention | withdrawn
Binding: ResearchStudyStatus (required): Codes that convey the current status of the research study.

... primaryPurposeType Σ0..1CodeableConcepttreatment | prevention | diagnostic | supportive-care | screening | health-services-research | basic-science | device-feasibility
Binding: ResearchStudyPrimaryPurposeType (extensible): Codes for the main intent of the study.

... phase Σ0..1CodeableConceptn-a | early-phase-1 | phase-1 | phase-1-phase-2 | phase-2 | phase-2-phase-3 | phase-3 | phase-4
Binding: ResearchStudyPhase (example): Codes for the stage in the progression of a therapy from initial experimental use in humans in clinical trials to post-market evaluation.

... category Σ0..*CodeableConceptClassifications for the study
Binding: (unbound) (example): Codes that describe the type of research study. E.g. Study phase, Interventional/Observational, blinding type, etc.


.... id 0..1idUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... coding Σ0..*CodingIndicate this is an NCPI Research Study

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
..... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: https://nih-ncpi.github.io/ncpi-fhir-ig-2/CodeSystem/ncpi
..... version0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
..... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: StudyCohort
..... display1..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
Fixed Value: Study Cohort
..... userSelected0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text Σ0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... focus Σ0..*CodeableConceptThe primary, non-disease focus(es) of the study. This can include terms related to intervention, drug, device, or other focus.
Binding: (unbound) (example): Codes for medications, devices and other interventions.


... condition Σ0..*CodeableConceptThe primary focus(es) of the study. This is specific to the disease. MeSH terms are preferred.
Binding: Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes (example): Identification of the condition or diagnosis.


... contact Σ0..*ContactDetailContact details for the study
... relatedArtifact 0..*RelatedArtifactAttribution, Study Weblinks, Citation, Study Documents, etc.
... keyword Σ0..*CodeableConceptUsed to search for the study
Binding: (unbound) (example): Words associated with the study that may be useful in discovery.


... location Σ0..*CodeableConceptGeographic region(s) for study
Binding: Jurisdiction ValueSet (extensible): Countries and regions within which this artifact is targeted for use.


... description 0..1markdownStudy Description (Recommended)
... enrollment Σ0..*Reference(Group)Inclusion & exclusion criteria
... period Σ0..1PeriodWhen the study began and ended
... sponsor Σ0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that initiates and is legally responsible for the study
... principalInvestigator Σ0..1Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole)Researcher who oversees multiple aspects of the study
... site Σ0..*Reference(Location)Facility where study activities are conducted
... reasonStopped Σ0..1CodeableConceptaccrual-goal-met | closed-due-to-toxicity | closed-due-to-lack-of-study-progress | temporarily-closed-per-study-design
Binding: ResearchStudyReasonStopped (example): Codes for why the study ended prematurely.

... note 0..*AnnotationComments made about the study
... arm 0..*BackboneElementDefined path through the study for a subject
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... name 1..1stringLabel for study arm
.... type 0..1CodeableConceptCategorization of study arm
.... description 0..1stringShort explanation of study path
... objective 0..*BackboneElementA goal for the study
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... name 0..1stringLabel for the objective
.... type 0..1CodeableConceptprimary | secondary | exploratory
Binding: ResearchStudyObjectiveType (preferred): Codes for the kind of study objective.


doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSetURI
ResearchStudy.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
from the FHIR Standard
ResearchStudy.statusrequiredResearchStudyStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/research-study-status|4.3.0
from the FHIR Standard
ResearchStudy.primaryPurposeTypeextensibleResearchStudyPrimaryPurposeType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/research-study-prim-purp-type
from the FHIR Standard
ResearchStudy.phaseexampleResearchStudyPhase
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/research-study-phase
from the FHIR Standard
ResearchStudy.categoryexample
ResearchStudy.focusexample
ResearchStudy.conditionexampleCondition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/condition-code
from the FHIR Standard
ResearchStudy.keywordexample
ResearchStudy.locationextensibleJurisdiction ValueSet
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/jurisdiction
from the FHIR Standard
ResearchStudy.reasonStoppedexampleResearchStudyReasonStopped
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/research-study-reason-stopped
from the FHIR Standard
ResearchStudy.objective.typepreferredResearchStudyObjectiveType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/research-study-objective-type
from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorResearchStudyIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorResearchStudyIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource
: contained.where(((id.exists() and ('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url)))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(uri) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4errorResearchStudyIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated
: contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5errorResearchStudyIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceResearchStudyA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
dom-r4bwarningResearchStudy.containedContaining new R4B resources within R4 resources may cause interoperability issues if instances are shared with R4 systems
: ($this is Citation or $this is Evidence or $this is EvidenceReport or $this is EvidenceVariable or $this is MedicinalProductDefinition or $this is PackagedProductDefinition or $this is AdministrableProductDefinition or $this is Ingredient or $this is ClinicalUseDefinition or $this is RegulatedAuthorization or $this is SubstanceDefinition or $this is SubscriptionStatus or $this is SubscriptionTopic) implies (%resource is Citation or %resource is Evidence or %resource is EvidenceReport or %resource is EvidenceVariable or %resource is MedicinalProductDefinition or %resource is PackagedProductDefinition or %resource is AdministrableProductDefinition or %resource is Ingredient or %resource is ClinicalUseDefinition or %resource is RegulatedAuthorization or %resource is SubstanceDefinition or %resource is SubscriptionStatus or %resource is SubscriptionTopic)
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()

Differential View

This structure is derived from ResearchStudy

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. ResearchStudy 0..*ResearchStudyInvestigation to increase healthcare-related patient-independent knowledge
... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionExtension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
... studyDesign 0..*CodeableConceptStudy Design and Study Type
URL: https://nih-ncpi.github.io/ncpi-fhir-ig-2/StructureDefinition/research-study-design
Binding: https://hl7.org/fhir/valueset-study-design.html (example)
... result 0..*Reference(Citation)Link to results generated during the study.
URL: https://nih-ncpi.github.io/ncpi-fhir-ig-2/StructureDefinition/research-study-result
... acknowledgement 0..*markdownURL describing the policy restrictions in detail.
URL: https://nih-ncpi.github.io/ncpi-fhir-ig-2/StructureDefinition/research-study-acknowledgement
... identifier 1..*IdentifierExternal facing, globally unique identifiers. When providing more than one identifier, researchers should indicate the 'official' identifier by assigning 'official' to that identifier's use property.
... title 0..1stringStudy's formal title.
... category
.... coding 0..*CodingIndicate this is an NCPI Research Study
Required Pattern: At least the following
..... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: https://nih-ncpi.github.io/ncpi-fhir-ig-2/CodeSystem/ncpi
..... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: StudyCohort
..... display1..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
Fixed Value: Study Cohort
... focus 0..*CodeableConceptThe primary, non-disease focus(es) of the study. This can include terms related to intervention, drug, device, or other focus.
... condition 0..*CodeableConceptThe primary focus(es) of the study. This is specific to the disease. MeSH terms are preferred.
... relatedArtifact 0..*RelatedArtifactAttribution, Study Weblinks, Citation, Study Documents, etc.
... description 0..1markdownStudy Description (Recommended)

doco Documentation for this format

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. ResearchStudy 0..*ResearchStudyInvestigation to increase healthcare-related patient-independent knowledge
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionExtension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
... studyDesign 0..*CodeableConceptStudy Design and Study Type
URL: https://nih-ncpi.github.io/ncpi-fhir-ig-2/StructureDefinition/research-study-design
Binding: https://hl7.org/fhir/valueset-study-design.html (example)
... associatedParty 0..*(Complex)Research Study Associated Party
URL: https://nih-ncpi.github.io/ncpi-fhir-ig-2/StructureDefinition/research-study-associated-party
... acknowledgement 0..*markdownURL describing the policy restrictions in detail.
URL: https://nih-ncpi.github.io/ncpi-fhir-ig-2/StructureDefinition/research-study-acknowledgement
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ1..*IdentifierExternal facing, globally unique identifiers. When providing more than one identifier, researchers should indicate the 'official' identifier by assigning 'official' to that identifier's use property.
... title Σ0..1stringStudy's formal title.
... status ?!Σ1..1codeactive | administratively-completed | approved | closed-to-accrual | closed-to-accrual-and-intervention | completed | disapproved | in-review | temporarily-closed-to-accrual | temporarily-closed-to-accrual-and-intervention | withdrawn
Binding: ResearchStudyStatus (required): Codes that convey the current status of the research study.

... focus Σ0..*CodeableConceptThe primary, non-disease focus(es) of the study. This can include terms related to intervention, drug, device, or other focus.
Binding: (unbound) (example): Codes for medications, devices and other interventions.


... condition Σ0..*CodeableConceptThe primary focus(es) of the study. This is specific to the disease. MeSH terms are preferred.
Binding: Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes (example): Identification of the condition or diagnosis.


... relatedArtifact 0..*RelatedArtifactAttribution, Study Weblinks, Citation, Study Documents, etc.
... description 0..1markdownStudy Description (Recommended)

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSetURI
ResearchStudy.statusrequiredResearchStudyStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/research-study-status|4.3.0
from the FHIR Standard
ResearchStudy.focusexample
ResearchStudy.conditionexampleCondition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/condition-code
from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorResearchStudyIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorResearchStudyIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource
: contained.where(((id.exists() and ('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url)))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(uri) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4errorResearchStudyIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated
: contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5errorResearchStudyIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceResearchStudyA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. ResearchStudy 0..*ResearchStudyInvestigation to increase healthcare-related patient-independent knowledge
... id Σ0..1idLogical id of this artifact
... meta Σ0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): IETF language tag

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguagesMax Binding
... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
dom-r4b: Containing new R4B resources within R4 resources may cause interoperability issues if instances are shared with R4 systems
... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionExtension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
... studyDesign 0..*CodeableConceptStudy Design and Study Type
URL: https://nih-ncpi.github.io/ncpi-fhir-ig-2/StructureDefinition/research-study-design
Binding: https://hl7.org/fhir/valueset-study-design.html (example)
... result 0..*Reference(Citation)Link to results generated during the study.
URL: https://nih-ncpi.github.io/ncpi-fhir-ig-2/StructureDefinition/research-study-result
... associatedParty 0..*(Complex)Research Study Associated Party
URL: https://nih-ncpi.github.io/ncpi-fhir-ig-2/StructureDefinition/research-study-associated-party
... acknowledgement 0..*markdownURL describing the policy restrictions in detail.
URL: https://nih-ncpi.github.io/ncpi-fhir-ig-2/StructureDefinition/research-study-acknowledgement
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ1..*IdentifierExternal facing, globally unique identifiers. When providing more than one identifier, researchers should indicate the 'official' identifier by assigning 'official' to that identifier's use property.
... title Σ0..1stringStudy's formal title.
... protocol Σ0..*Reference(PlanDefinition)Steps followed in executing study
... partOf Σ0..*Reference(ResearchStudy)Part of larger study
... status ?!Σ1..1codeactive | administratively-completed | approved | closed-to-accrual | closed-to-accrual-and-intervention | completed | disapproved | in-review | temporarily-closed-to-accrual | temporarily-closed-to-accrual-and-intervention | withdrawn
Binding: ResearchStudyStatus (required): Codes that convey the current status of the research study.

... primaryPurposeType Σ0..1CodeableConcepttreatment | prevention | diagnostic | supportive-care | screening | health-services-research | basic-science | device-feasibility
Binding: ResearchStudyPrimaryPurposeType (extensible): Codes for the main intent of the study.

... phase Σ0..1CodeableConceptn-a | early-phase-1 | phase-1 | phase-1-phase-2 | phase-2 | phase-2-phase-3 | phase-3 | phase-4
Binding: ResearchStudyPhase (example): Codes for the stage in the progression of a therapy from initial experimental use in humans in clinical trials to post-market evaluation.

... category Σ0..*CodeableConceptClassifications for the study
Binding: (unbound) (example): Codes that describe the type of research study. E.g. Study phase, Interventional/Observational, blinding type, etc.


.... id 0..1idUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... coding Σ0..*CodingIndicate this is an NCPI Research Study

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
..... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: https://nih-ncpi.github.io/ncpi-fhir-ig-2/CodeSystem/ncpi
..... version0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
..... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: StudyCohort
..... display1..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
Fixed Value: Study Cohort
..... userSelected0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text Σ0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... focus Σ0..*CodeableConceptThe primary, non-disease focus(es) of the study. This can include terms related to intervention, drug, device, or other focus.
Binding: (unbound) (example): Codes for medications, devices and other interventions.


... condition Σ0..*CodeableConceptThe primary focus(es) of the study. This is specific to the disease. MeSH terms are preferred.
Binding: Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes (example): Identification of the condition or diagnosis.


... contact Σ0..*ContactDetailContact details for the study
... relatedArtifact 0..*RelatedArtifactAttribution, Study Weblinks, Citation, Study Documents, etc.
... keyword Σ0..*CodeableConceptUsed to search for the study
Binding: (unbound) (example): Words associated with the study that may be useful in discovery.


... location Σ0..*CodeableConceptGeographic region(s) for study
Binding: Jurisdiction ValueSet (extensible): Countries and regions within which this artifact is targeted for use.


... description 0..1markdownStudy Description (Recommended)
... enrollment Σ0..*Reference(Group)Inclusion & exclusion criteria
... period Σ0..1PeriodWhen the study began and ended
... sponsor Σ0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that initiates and is legally responsible for the study
... principalInvestigator Σ0..1Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole)Researcher who oversees multiple aspects of the study
... site Σ0..*Reference(Location)Facility where study activities are conducted
... reasonStopped Σ0..1CodeableConceptaccrual-goal-met | closed-due-to-toxicity | closed-due-to-lack-of-study-progress | temporarily-closed-per-study-design
Binding: ResearchStudyReasonStopped (example): Codes for why the study ended prematurely.

... note 0..*AnnotationComments made about the study
... arm 0..*BackboneElementDefined path through the study for a subject
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... name 1..1stringLabel for study arm
.... type 0..1CodeableConceptCategorization of study arm
.... description 0..1stringShort explanation of study path
... objective 0..*BackboneElementA goal for the study
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... name 0..1stringLabel for the objective
.... type 0..1CodeableConceptprimary | secondary | exploratory
Binding: ResearchStudyObjectiveType (preferred): Codes for the kind of study objective.


doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSetURI
ResearchStudy.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
from the FHIR Standard
ResearchStudy.statusrequiredResearchStudyStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/research-study-status|4.3.0
from the FHIR Standard
ResearchStudy.primaryPurposeTypeextensibleResearchStudyPrimaryPurposeType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/research-study-prim-purp-type
from the FHIR Standard
ResearchStudy.phaseexampleResearchStudyPhase
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/research-study-phase
from the FHIR Standard
ResearchStudy.categoryexample
ResearchStudy.focusexample
ResearchStudy.conditionexampleCondition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/condition-code
from the FHIR Standard
ResearchStudy.keywordexample
ResearchStudy.locationextensibleJurisdiction ValueSet
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/jurisdiction
from the FHIR Standard
ResearchStudy.reasonStoppedexampleResearchStudyReasonStopped
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/research-study-reason-stopped
from the FHIR Standard
ResearchStudy.objective.typepreferredResearchStudyObjectiveType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/research-study-objective-type
from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorResearchStudyIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorResearchStudyIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource
: contained.where(((id.exists() and ('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url)))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(uri) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4errorResearchStudyIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated
: contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5errorResearchStudyIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceResearchStudyA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
dom-r4bwarningResearchStudy.containedContaining new R4B resources within R4 resources may cause interoperability issues if instances are shared with R4 systems
: ($this is Citation or $this is Evidence or $this is EvidenceReport or $this is EvidenceVariable or $this is MedicinalProductDefinition or $this is PackagedProductDefinition or $this is AdministrableProductDefinition or $this is Ingredient or $this is ClinicalUseDefinition or $this is RegulatedAuthorization or $this is SubstanceDefinition or $this is SubscriptionStatus or $this is SubscriptionTopic) implies (%resource is Citation or %resource is Evidence or %resource is EvidenceReport or %resource is EvidenceVariable or %resource is MedicinalProductDefinition or %resource is PackagedProductDefinition or %resource is AdministrableProductDefinition or %resource is Ingredient or %resource is ClinicalUseDefinition or %resource is RegulatedAuthorization or %resource is SubstanceDefinition or %resource is SubscriptionStatus or %resource is SubscriptionTopic)
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()

 

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