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Changelog

This document describes the versioned evolution of the CARE-IT Framework.

CARE-IT follows semantic versioning:

  • Major – Structural redefinition or conceptual paradigm shift
  • Minor – Architectural extension, governance consolidation, or structural refinement
  • Patch – Editorial or formal adjustments without normative modification

Version 1.2.0​

Release Type: Minor (governance consolidation and structural refinement)
Status: Stable – English master version

Governance Consolidation​

  • Introduction of a formal Framework Governance model
  • Clear separation between Framework Governance and Adoption Governance
  • Formal definition of English as the authoritative source language
  • Structured translation governance logic
  • Explicit articulation of the Controlled Open philosophy

Architectural Refinement​

  • Terminological harmonization across principles, domains, artifacts, and maturity model
  • Clarification of innovation from an operator perspective
  • Structural stabilization of governance language
  • Alignment of navigation structure with architectural logic

Internationalization​

  • Establishment of English as the normative master version
  • Alignment of translation structure with version governance

No foundational principles were modified.
The normative architecture remains stable.

Version 1.1.1​

Release Type: Patch (formal and editorial consolidation)
Status: Stable

Publication & PDF Structure​

  • Clean-up of the PDF table of contents structure
  • Alignment of chapter hierarchy with web architecture
  • Correction of reference and glossary integration in the PDF
  • Typographical and structural consolidation of the print version

Appendix & References​

  • Structured revision of the glossary
  • Clarification and consolidation of references
  • Clear separation between glossary, literature, and framework content

Editorial Consistency​

  • Minor linguistic clarifications
  • Correction of internal links
  • Terminology harmonization without conceptual modification

Version 1.1.1 introduced no architectural or normative changes.
Principle logic and domain structure remained unchanged.

Version 1.1.0​

Release Type: Minor (architectural consolidation)
Status: Stable

Architecture & Structure​

  • Full coherence review of all foundational principles (P1–P8)
  • Clear separation between principles, domains, and maturity model
  • Consolidation of the six architectural domains (D1–D6)
  • Integration of the visual overall architecture model
  • Clarification of architectural logic

Maturity Model​

  • Explicit rejection of point aggregation
  • Clarification of profile-based maturity logic
  • Separation between maturity assessment and KPI logic
  • Refinement of principle- and domain-based indicators
  • Structural derivation of the graphical maturity profile

Artifacts​

  • Harmonization of artifact structure
  • Clear differentiation between core artifacts and implementation artifacts
  • Refinement of the Clinical Risk Impact Check
  • Consolidation of artifact architecture as operational layer

Implementation​

  • Strategic revision of the Implementation Guide
  • Integration of governance and organizational aspects
  • Clearer derivation of development and prioritization paths

Consistency & Terminology​

  • Terminological harmonization
  • Sharpened guiding questions per principle
  • Clear normative positioning of P1 (Clinical Effectiveness) and P5 (Patient Safety as normative boundary)
  • Removal of redundant or overlapping formulations

Version 1.0.0​

Release Type: Initial Release
Status: Historical reference version

First complete publication of the CARE-IT Framework, including:

  • Eight Foundational Principles (P1–P8)
  • Six Architectural Domains (D1–D6)
  • Dual-perspective Maturity Model
  • Core KPI logic
  • Core artifacts
  • Initial Implementation Guide
  • Controlled Open publication model

Version Governance​

Each release represents a historically fixed architectural state.

Conceptual stability has priority over rapid expansion.

CARE-IT evolves deliberately through structured versioned releases.