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Using tumor registry resources in analyzing concordance with guidelines and outcomes
1Division of Medical Science, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. ma_bookman@fccc.edu
Oncology (Williston Park, N.Y.)
|February 24, 2001
Summary
Leveraging existing local tumor registries can streamline multi-institutional cancer outcomes data collection. This approach supports evaluating National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guideline concordance across diverse healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Health Services Research
- Data Management
Background:
- Standardized multi-institutional cancer outcomes data collection is resource-intensive.
- Expanding the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Outcomes Database presents challenges for data abstraction and transmission.
- Evaluating NCCN guideline concordance in community settings requires established methods for case finding and data collection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a strategy for efficient collection of multi-institutional cancer outcomes data.
- To facilitate the evaluation of NCCN guideline concordance in community hospitals and physician practices.
- To overcome obstacles in data abstraction and transmission for a global outcomes program.
Main Methods:
- Capitalize on existing local tumor registry resources.
- Utilize experienced coding and data management staff.
- Integrate limited local registry data into a broader outcomes program.
Main Results:
- A strategy is proposed to leverage existing infrastructure.
- This approach can reduce the labor intensity of data collection.
- It enables broader participation in outcomes research.
Conclusions:
- Utilizing local tumor registries is a feasible strategy for NCCN outcomes programs.
- This method can enhance the collection of cancer outcomes data from community settings.
- It supports the evaluation of quality of care and guideline concordance across institutions.