Glossary
Table of Contents
- Technical Definitions
- Our Domain
- Regulatory Definitions
- Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Product Features
- Business Terms
1. Technical Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| API (Application Programming Interface) | A set of protocols and tools that allow different software applications to communicate with each other. vitalera offers a FHIR-based API for seamless integration with healthcare systems. |
| FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) | A standard describing data formats and elements for exchanging electronic health records. vitalera's API leverages FHIR standards to ensure interoperability with other healthcare systems. |
| SDK (Software Development Kit) | A collection of software tools and libraries that developers use to create applications for specific platforms. vitalera provides SDKs for Android and iOS to integrate RPM features. |
| JWT (JSON Web Token) Authentication | A secure method for transmitting information between parties as a JSON object, used for verifying the identity of users accessing the API. |
| OAuth 2.0 | An authorization framework that enables applications to obtain limited access to user accounts on an HTTP service. vitalera utilizes OAuth 2.0 for secure API access. |
| Webhook Integrations | Automated messages sent from apps when something happens, typically in real-time. vitalera supports webhook integrations for seamless data exchange with other platforms. |
2. Our Domain
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| RPM (Remote Patient Monitoring) | The use of digital technologies to monitor and capture medical and other health data from patients and electronically transmit this information to healthcare providers. |
| CCM (Chronic Care Management) | Services provided to patients with chronic conditions to manage their health effectively. |
| Monitored | A user who creates and sends information or is being monitored by another user within the vitalera platform. |
| Professional | Users such as healthcare providers, doctors, nurses, or caregivers who monitor and manage the health data of monitored users. |
| Plan | A structured program within vitalera that includes monitored users, professionals, devices, alarms, and specific healthcare management protocols. |
| Observation | Measurements and simple assertions made about a patient, device, or other subject, tracked through vitalera's monitoring tools. |
| Encounter | The event in which any two or more users meet, either physical or online (video call). |
| Questionnaire | Customizable forms used to collect patient-reported outcomes and experiences. |
| Alarms | Real-time alerts configured for critical patient events and conditions. |
| Participant | A general term for any user enrolled in a vitalera program — may be a patient, athlete, employee, or research subject depending on the context. |
| Program | An alternative term for Plan/CarePlan used in wellness, corporate health, and research contexts. |
3. Regulatory Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| CE Mark | A certification mark that indicates conformity with health, safety, and environmental protection standards for products sold within the European Economic Area (EEA). |
| MDSW (Medical Device Software) | A classification under the EU Medical Device Regulation indicating software intended for medical purposes with moderate risk. |
| ISO 27001 | An international standard for information security management. |
| ISO 13485 | An international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system for medical devices. |
| GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) | A regulation in EU law on data protection and privacy. vitalera complies with GDPR to ensure the security and privacy of patient data. |
| HIPAA | A US regulation that ensures the protection of patient health information. |
4. Acronyms and Abbreviations
| Acronym | Full Form | Description |
|---|---|---|
| API | Application Programming Interface | Protocols and tools for building software applications. |
| FHIR | Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources | Standard for exchanging healthcare information electronically. |
| SDK | Software Development Kit | Tools and libraries for developing applications. |
| JWT | JSON Web Token | Secure method for transmitting information as a JSON object. |
| RPM | Remote Patient Monitoring | Digital technologies to monitor patient health data remotely. |
| CCM | Chronic Care Management | Services to manage chronic conditions effectively. |
| EHR | Electronic Health Record | A digital version of a patient's paper chart. |
| MDSW | Medical Device Software | Software intended for medical purposes. |
| GDPR | General Data Protection Regulation | EU regulation on data protection and privacy. |
| HRV | Heart Rate Variability | A measure of variation in time between heartbeats, used in fitness, stress, and clinical monitoring. |
| ePRO | Electronic Patient-Reported Outcome | Digital collection of patient/participant-reported health data via questionnaires. |
| DTx | Digital Therapeutics | Evidence-based therapeutic interventions driven by software programs. |
| RWE | Real-World Evidence | Clinical evidence regarding the usage and potential benefits of a medical product derived from real-world data. |
5. Product Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Alarms | Configure and manage real-time alerts for critical patient events and conditions. |
| Data Collection via Image Processing | Monitored users can take photos of device screens, and vitalera automatically detects and registers values. |
| Real-Time Chat and Videocalls | Secure communication channels between patients and healthcare professionals. |
| Content Library | Repository for uploading, organizing, and managing educational and informational content. |
| Predictive Analytics | Utilize historical and real-time data to predict patient health events. |
| Custom Fields | Allow healthcare providers to define specific data points relevant to their patient populations. |
| Timed Activities | Schedule and monitor patient activities to ensure adherence to care plans. |
6. Business Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| White Labeling | Offering vitalera's mobile and web applications under another company's brand. |
| Device Integration | The process of connecting various medical and consumer devices to the vitalera platform to collect and analyze health data. |
| Telemedicine Integration | Incorporating telemedicine features such as video calls and secure chat into healthcare platforms. |
| Corporate Wellness | Health and wellness programs offered by employers to improve employee health outcomes, often using wearable devices and health assessments. |
| Health Data Platform | A centralized infrastructure for collecting, normalizing, storing, and routing health data from multiple sources (wearables, devices, questionnaires). |