Class EvidenceVariable.Builder

    • Method Detail

      • id

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder id​(java.lang.String id)
        The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this value never changes.
        Overrides:
        id in class DomainResource.Builder
        Parameters:
        id - Logical id of this artifact
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
      • meta

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder meta​(Meta meta)
        The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure. Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource.
        Overrides:
        meta in class DomainResource.Builder
        Parameters:
        meta - Metadata about the resource
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
      • implicitRules

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder implicitRules​(Uri implicitRules)
        A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.
        Overrides:
        implicitRules in class DomainResource.Builder
        Parameters:
        implicitRules - A set of rules under which this content was created
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
      • text

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder text​(Narrative text)
        A human-readable narrative that contains a summary of the resource and can be used to represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode all the structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it "clinically safe" for a human to just read the narrative. Resource definitions may define what content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical safety.
        Overrides:
        text in class DomainResource.Builder
        Parameters:
        text - Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
      • contained

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder contained​(Resource... contained)
        These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope.

        Adds new element(s) to the existing list. If any of the elements are null, calling build() will fail.

        Overrides:
        contained in class DomainResource.Builder
        Parameters:
        contained - Contained, inline Resources
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
      • contained

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder contained​(java.util.Collection<Resource> contained)
        These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope.

        Replaces the existing list with a new one containing elements from the Collection. If any of the elements are null, calling build() will fail.

        Overrides:
        contained in class DomainResource.Builder
        Parameters:
        contained - Contained, inline Resources
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
        Throws:
        java.lang.NullPointerException - If the passed collection is null
      • extension

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder extension​(Extension... extension)
        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

        Adds new element(s) to the existing list. If any of the elements are null, calling build() will fail.

        Overrides:
        extension in class DomainResource.Builder
        Parameters:
        extension - Additional content defined by implementations
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
      • extension

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder extension​(java.util.Collection<Extension> extension)
        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

        Replaces the existing list with a new one containing elements from the Collection. If any of the elements are null, calling build() will fail.

        Overrides:
        extension in class DomainResource.Builder
        Parameters:
        extension - Additional content defined by implementations
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
        Throws:
        java.lang.NullPointerException - If the passed collection is null
      • modifierExtension

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder modifierExtension​(Extension... modifierExtension)
        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

        Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

        Adds new element(s) to the existing list. If any of the elements are null, calling build() will fail.

        Overrides:
        modifierExtension in class DomainResource.Builder
        Parameters:
        modifierExtension - Extensions that cannot be ignored
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
      • modifierExtension

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder modifierExtension​(java.util.Collection<Extension> modifierExtension)
        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

        Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

        Replaces the existing list with a new one containing elements from the Collection. If any of the elements are null, calling build() will fail.

        Overrides:
        modifierExtension in class DomainResource.Builder
        Parameters:
        modifierExtension - Extensions that cannot be ignored
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
        Throws:
        java.lang.NullPointerException - If the passed collection is null
      • url

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder url​(Uri url)
        An absolute URI that is used to identify this evidence variable when it is referenced in a specification, model, design or an instance; also called its canonical identifier. This SHOULD be globally unique and SHOULD be a literal address at which at which an authoritative instance of this evidence variable is (or will be) published. This URL can be the target of a canonical reference. It SHALL remain the same when the evidence variable is stored on different servers.
        Parameters:
        url - Canonical identifier for this evidence variable, represented as a URI (globally unique)
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
      • identifier

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder identifier​(Identifier... identifier)
        A formal identifier that is used to identify this evidence variable when it is represented in other formats, or referenced in a specification, model, design or an instance.

        Adds new element(s) to the existing list. If any of the elements are null, calling build() will fail.

        Parameters:
        identifier - Additional identifier for the evidence variable
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
      • identifier

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder identifier​(java.util.Collection<Identifier> identifier)
        A formal identifier that is used to identify this evidence variable when it is represented in other formats, or referenced in a specification, model, design or an instance.

        Replaces the existing list with a new one containing elements from the Collection. If any of the elements are null, calling build() will fail.

        Parameters:
        identifier - Additional identifier for the evidence variable
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
        Throws:
        java.lang.NullPointerException - If the passed collection is null
      • version

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder version​(String version)
        The identifier that is used to identify this version of the evidence variable when it is referenced in a specification, model, design or instance. This is an arbitrary value managed by the evidence variable author and is not expected to be globally unique. For example, it might be a timestamp (e.g. yyyymmdd) if a managed version is not available. There is also no expectation that versions can be placed in a lexicographical sequence. To provide a version consistent with the Decision Support Service specification, use the format Major.Minor.Revision (e.g. 1.0.0). For more information on versioning knowledge assets, refer to the Decision Support Service specification. Note that a version is required for non-experimental active artifacts.
        Parameters:
        version - Business version of the evidence variable
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
      • name

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder name​(String name)
        A natural language name identifying the evidence variable. This name should be usable as an identifier for the module by machine processing applications such as code generation.
        Parameters:
        name - Name for this evidence variable (computer friendly)
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
      • title

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder title​(String title)
        A short, descriptive, user-friendly title for the evidence variable.
        Parameters:
        title - Name for this evidence variable (human friendly)
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
      • shortTitle

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder shortTitle​(String shortTitle)
        The short title provides an alternate title for use in informal descriptive contexts where the full, formal title is not necessary.
        Parameters:
        shortTitle - Title for use in informal contexts
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
      • subtitle

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder subtitle​(String subtitle)
        An explanatory or alternate title for the EvidenceVariable giving additional information about its content.
        Parameters:
        subtitle - Subordinate title of the EvidenceVariable
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
      • status

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder status​(PublicationStatus status)
        The status of this evidence variable. Enables tracking the life-cycle of the content.

        This element is required.

        Parameters:
        status - draft | active | retired | unknown
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
      • date

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder date​(DateTime date)
        The date (and optionally time) when the evidence variable was published. The date must change when the business version changes and it must change if the status code changes. In addition, it should change when the substantive content of the evidence variable changes.
        Parameters:
        date - Date last changed
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
      • description

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder description​(Markdown description)
        A free text natural language description of the evidence variable from a consumer's perspective.
        Parameters:
        description - Natural language description of the evidence variable
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
      • note

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder note​(Annotation... note)
        A human-readable string to clarify or explain concepts about the resource.

        Adds new element(s) to the existing list. If any of the elements are null, calling build() will fail.

        Parameters:
        note - Used for footnotes or explanatory notes
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
      • note

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder note​(java.util.Collection<Annotation> note)
        A human-readable string to clarify or explain concepts about the resource.

        Replaces the existing list with a new one containing elements from the Collection. If any of the elements are null, calling build() will fail.

        Parameters:
        note - Used for footnotes or explanatory notes
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
        Throws:
        java.lang.NullPointerException - If the passed collection is null
      • useContext

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder useContext​(UsageContext... useContext)
        The content was developed with a focus and intent of supporting the contexts that are listed. These contexts may be general categories (gender, age, ...) or may be references to specific programs (insurance plans, studies, ...) and may be used to assist with indexing and searching for appropriate evidence variable instances.

        Adds new element(s) to the existing list. If any of the elements are null, calling build() will fail.

        Parameters:
        useContext - The context that the content is intended to support
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
      • useContext

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder useContext​(java.util.Collection<UsageContext> useContext)
        The content was developed with a focus and intent of supporting the contexts that are listed. These contexts may be general categories (gender, age, ...) or may be references to specific programs (insurance plans, studies, ...) and may be used to assist with indexing and searching for appropriate evidence variable instances.

        Replaces the existing list with a new one containing elements from the Collection. If any of the elements are null, calling build() will fail.

        Parameters:
        useContext - The context that the content is intended to support
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
        Throws:
        java.lang.NullPointerException - If the passed collection is null
      • publisher

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder publisher​(String publisher)
        The name of the organization or individual that published the evidence variable.
        Parameters:
        publisher - Name of the publisher (organization or individual)
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
      • contact

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder contact​(ContactDetail... contact)
        Contact details to assist a user in finding and communicating with the publisher.

        Adds new element(s) to the existing list. If any of the elements are null, calling build() will fail.

        Parameters:
        contact - Contact details for the publisher
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
      • contact

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder contact​(java.util.Collection<ContactDetail> contact)
        Contact details to assist a user in finding and communicating with the publisher.

        Replaces the existing list with a new one containing elements from the Collection. If any of the elements are null, calling build() will fail.

        Parameters:
        contact - Contact details for the publisher
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
        Throws:
        java.lang.NullPointerException - If the passed collection is null
      • author

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder author​(ContactDetail... author)
        An individiual or organization primarily involved in the creation and maintenance of the content.

        Adds new element(s) to the existing list. If any of the elements are null, calling build() will fail.

        Parameters:
        author - Who authored the content
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
      • author

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder author​(java.util.Collection<ContactDetail> author)
        An individiual or organization primarily involved in the creation and maintenance of the content.

        Replaces the existing list with a new one containing elements from the Collection. If any of the elements are null, calling build() will fail.

        Parameters:
        author - Who authored the content
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
        Throws:
        java.lang.NullPointerException - If the passed collection is null
      • editor

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder editor​(ContactDetail... editor)
        An individual or organization primarily responsible for internal coherence of the content.

        Adds new element(s) to the existing list. If any of the elements are null, calling build() will fail.

        Parameters:
        editor - Who edited the content
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
      • editor

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder editor​(java.util.Collection<ContactDetail> editor)
        An individual or organization primarily responsible for internal coherence of the content.

        Replaces the existing list with a new one containing elements from the Collection. If any of the elements are null, calling build() will fail.

        Parameters:
        editor - Who edited the content
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
        Throws:
        java.lang.NullPointerException - If the passed collection is null
      • reviewer

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder reviewer​(ContactDetail... reviewer)
        An individual or organization primarily responsible for review of some aspect of the content.

        Adds new element(s) to the existing list. If any of the elements are null, calling build() will fail.

        Parameters:
        reviewer - Who reviewed the content
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
      • reviewer

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder reviewer​(java.util.Collection<ContactDetail> reviewer)
        An individual or organization primarily responsible for review of some aspect of the content.

        Replaces the existing list with a new one containing elements from the Collection. If any of the elements are null, calling build() will fail.

        Parameters:
        reviewer - Who reviewed the content
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
        Throws:
        java.lang.NullPointerException - If the passed collection is null
      • endorser

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder endorser​(ContactDetail... endorser)
        An individual or organization responsible for officially endorsing the content for use in some setting.

        Adds new element(s) to the existing list. If any of the elements are null, calling build() will fail.

        Parameters:
        endorser - Who endorsed the content
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
      • endorser

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder endorser​(java.util.Collection<ContactDetail> endorser)
        An individual or organization responsible for officially endorsing the content for use in some setting.

        Replaces the existing list with a new one containing elements from the Collection. If any of the elements are null, calling build() will fail.

        Parameters:
        endorser - Who endorsed the content
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
        Throws:
        java.lang.NullPointerException - If the passed collection is null
      • relatedArtifact

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder relatedArtifact​(RelatedArtifact... relatedArtifact)
        Related artifacts such as additional documentation, justification, or bibliographic references.

        Adds new element(s) to the existing list. If any of the elements are null, calling build() will fail.

        Parameters:
        relatedArtifact - Additional documentation, citations, etc.
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
      • relatedArtifact

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder relatedArtifact​(java.util.Collection<RelatedArtifact> relatedArtifact)
        Related artifacts such as additional documentation, justification, or bibliographic references.

        Replaces the existing list with a new one containing elements from the Collection. If any of the elements are null, calling build() will fail.

        Parameters:
        relatedArtifact - Additional documentation, citations, etc.
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
        Throws:
        java.lang.NullPointerException - If the passed collection is null
      • actual

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder actual​(Boolean actual)
        True if the actual variable measured, false if a conceptual representation of the intended variable.
        Parameters:
        actual - Actual or conceptual
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
      • characteristicCombination

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder characteristicCombination​(CharacteristicCombination characteristicCombination)
        Used to specify if two or more characteristics are combined with OR or AND.
        Parameters:
        characteristicCombination - intersection | union
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
      • characteristic

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder characteristic​(EvidenceVariable.Characteristic... characteristic)
        A characteristic that defines the members of the evidence element. Multiple characteristics are applied with "and" semantics.

        Adds new element(s) to the existing list. If any of the elements are null, calling build() will fail.

        Parameters:
        characteristic - What defines the members of the evidence element
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
      • characteristic

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder characteristic​(java.util.Collection<EvidenceVariable.Characteristic> characteristic)
        A characteristic that defines the members of the evidence element. Multiple characteristics are applied with "and" semantics.

        Replaces the existing list with a new one containing elements from the Collection. If any of the elements are null, calling build() will fail.

        Parameters:
        characteristic - What defines the members of the evidence element
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
        Throws:
        java.lang.NullPointerException - If the passed collection is null
      • handling

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder handling​(EvidenceVariableHandling handling)
        Used for an outcome to classify.
        Parameters:
        handling - continuous | dichotomous | ordinal | polychotomous
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
      • category

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder category​(EvidenceVariable.Category... category)
        A grouping (or set of values) described along with other groupings to specify the set of groupings allowed for the variable.

        Adds new element(s) to the existing list. If any of the elements are null, calling build() will fail.

        Parameters:
        category - A grouping for ordinal or polychotomous variables
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
      • category

        public EvidenceVariable.Builder category​(java.util.Collection<EvidenceVariable.Category> category)
        A grouping (or set of values) described along with other groupings to specify the set of groupings allowed for the variable.

        Replaces the existing list with a new one containing elements from the Collection. If any of the elements are null, calling build() will fail.

        Parameters:
        category - A grouping for ordinal or polychotomous variables
        Returns:
        A reference to this Builder instance
        Throws:
        java.lang.NullPointerException - If the passed collection is null