Log files analysis to assess the use and workload of a dynamic web server dedicated to end-stage renal disease

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2006:124:277-82.

Abstract

A Multi-Source Information System (MSIS), has been designed for the Renal Epidemiology and Information Network (REIN) dedicated to End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). MSIS aims at providing reliable follow-up data for ESRD patients. It is based on an n-tier architecture, made out of a universal client, a dynamic Web server connected to a production database and to a data warehouse. MSIS is operational since 2002 and progressively deployed in 9 regions in France. It includes 16,677 patients. We show that the analysis of MSIS web log files allows evaluating the use of the system and the workload in a public-health perspective.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • France
  • Humans
  • Internet / statistics & numerical data*
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic*
  • Medical Informatics*
  • Public Health
  • Workload*