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A strategy for converting clinical data into research databases.

N Jairath1, J A Fain

  • 1Department of Adult Health Nursing, School of Nursing, University of Maryland, Baltimore, USA.

Nursing Research
|November 26, 1999
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Converting clinical data into research databases requires a structured, multi-phase approach. This process enhances clinical nursing research opportunities and improves patient care quality assessment.

Area of Science:

  • Clinical Informatics
  • Health Services Research
  • Nursing Research

Background:

  • Clinical information conversion into research databases is a complex undertaking.
  • Future increases in data volume, type, and variety will expand research potential.
  • Collaboration is key for developing effective data management and accountability systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a structured process for clinical information conversion and database generation.
  • To illustrate collaborative efforts in developing accountability systems for public interest.
  • To demonstrate the creation of a database for assessing diabetes patient care quality.

Main Methods:

  • A three-phase, eight-step process for data conversion and database generation.

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  • Assembling a multidisciplinary team including clinicians, researchers, statisticians, and informatics personnel.
  • Utilizing a case study to showcase inter-organizational collaboration.

    • Main Results:

    • The described process facilitates clinical information conversion into a usable research database.
    • Collaborative efforts successfully developed a database for diabetes care quality assessment.
    • Extracted data can be used to examine patient care outcome criteria.

    Conclusions:

    • A systematic approach to clinical data conversion is essential for robust research databases.
    • Increased data availability through structured processes expands opportunities for clinical nursing research.
    • Database development is crucial for evaluating and improving the quality of patient care, particularly for chronic conditions like diabetes.