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Persona Vector (PV)

The Persona Vector is a standardization element designed to codify and standardize the context and preferences of the user, supplementing the IPS for use in the Focusing mechanism.

Purpose​

The Persona Vector extends IPS by capturing:

  • Demographics (age, gender)
  • Physiological states (pregnancy, breastfeeding)
  • Cultural context
  • Language preferences
  • Health literacy level
  • Accessibility needs

Structure​

Implemented as a FHIR resource based on the Persona Dimension Collection profile.

Usage in Focusing​

The Lens Execution Environment (LEE) uses PV to:

Example Use Cases​

Pregnancy Status​

  • Highlight pregnancy warnings in ePI
  • Filter contraindications
  • Show relevant precautions

Age-Based​

  • Adapt pediatric vs. adult dosing information
  • Highlight age-specific warnings
  • Adjust language complexity

Language & Literacy​

  • Match Supporting Material language
  • Adjust technical terminology level
  • Provide pictograms or videos

Data Sources​

PV data may come from:

  • User-provided preferences
  • IPS clinical data
  • Application settings
  • Connectors to external systems