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Conclusion
The CAPTAIN system has been demonstrated and evaluated by using a set of scenarios based on the use case.
The evaluation focuses on three main features: functions, data access and negotiation. The P-Broker performs as planned,
to produce the integrated care plan that meets the end-user’s needs. The DASs’ data sources are accessed to read and write
data records during and after service negotiation. The negotiation model permits interaction between the P-Broker and the
DASs via the I-Broker to produce the integrated care plan based on the end-user’s needs. The extension of the role of a
service negotiation function in CAPTAIN provides a full range of service characteristics of service-based software.
Acknowledgement
I am grateful to Professor David Budgen, Durham University, for his guidance and constructive advice and to
Professor Michael Rigby, Keele University, for his support with healthcare information for this project.
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