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Extracting data from a chemotherapy prescription platform for real-world oncology research in the UK: a pilot study
Laura McDonald1, Dara Stein2, Robert Carroll1
1Bristol-Myers Squibb, Uxbridge, UB8 1DH, UK.
Abstract:
Aim: In the UK, there are limited data sources for evaluating real-world research questions related to oncology therapy. We conducted a pilot study to investigate the feasibility of extracting data directly from a chemotherapy prescription platform (ChemoCare®) utilized in standard care. Patients & methods: Concordance was compared with data extracted manually for patients with advanced melanoma as part of a concurrent chart review (gold-standard) using Cohen's kappa and the intraclass correlation coefficient. Results: There was high concordance between data automatically extracted from the prescription platform and chart review data. Conclusion: This pilot can be used as a framework for future studies using direct, automated extraction from prescription platforms.
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