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Mitchell J Magee¹

¹Southwest Cardiothoracic Surgeons, 7777 Forest Lane, Suite A-307, Dallas, TX 75230, USA.

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|June 26, 2017

Summary

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Voluntary clinical registries like the Society of Thoracic Surgeons-General Thoracic Surgery Database (GTSD) provide more accurate data than administrative sources. Annual audits since 2010 ensure the GTSD

Keywords:

Audit National database Quality metrics Thoracic surgery

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Medical Informatics
Health Services Research
Quality Improvement

Background:

Administrative data often lack the accuracy and relevance of specialty-specific databases.
Voluntary clinical registries require validation to be considered credible sources of information.
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons-General Thoracic Surgery Database (GTSD) has experienced substantial growth.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the completeness, accuracy, and quality of data within the GTSD.
To validate the credibility and value of volunteer clinical registries through auditing.

Main Methods:

An annual audit process was initiated in 2010.
The audit focused on evaluating the completeness, accuracy, and overall quality of collected data.
This process validates data quality for volunteer clinical registries.

Main Results:

Audits are essential for validating data quality in clinical registries.
The audit process adds credibility and value to volunteer clinical registries.
Data validation through audits supports patient care improvement.

Conclusions:

Annual audits are crucial for maintaining the integrity of the GTSD.
Validated data from registries like GTSD are vital for advancing patient care.
The audit process enhances the reliability of voluntary clinical databases.