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The development of a comprehensive, institution-based patient risk evaluation program: I. Development, content, and
M R Spitz1, J J Fueger, L G Borrud
1Department of Cancer Prevention and Control, University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston 77030.
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
|July 1, 1988
Summary
Standardizing cancer risk factor questionnaires is crucial for epidemiological research. This program at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center facilitates identifying high-risk patients and enables collaborative studies.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Epidemiology
- Biostatistics
Background:
- Epidemiological research requires standardized risk factor assessment tools.
- Current methods for collecting cancer risk data lack uniformity.
- A consistent approach is needed for accurate risk evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and implement a comprehensive cancer risk evaluation program.
- To standardize the collection of cancer risk factors in a clinical setting.
- To create a robust database for identifying high-risk patient subgroups.
Main Methods:
- Development of a detailed, self-administered questionnaire for adult patients.
- Implementation of coding systems, quality control, and data entry mechanisms.
- Selection and application of a suitable database management system.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive cancer risk evaluation program was successfully developed and implemented.
- The system allows for the identification of specific high-risk patient populations.
- The database can be integrated with clinical and biochemical data.
Conclusions:
- The developed program provides a standardized approach to cancer risk assessment.
- This initiative facilitates the identification of at-risk individuals for targeted interventions.
- The program offers significant potential for interdisciplinary research collaborations.