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Ali Garavand1, Reza Rabiei2, Hassan Emami2
1Department of Health Information Technology, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran.
Insights
A new hospital-based coronary artery disease (CAD) registry was designed to improve patient care and data management. This system aids in planning and assessing outcomes for CAD, a growing global health concern.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Health Informatics
- Public Health
Background:
- Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of mortality globally, with increasing incidence.
- Hospital registries can enhance CAD care delivery, planning, and outcome assessment through improved data management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design a hospital-based coronary artery disease (CAD) registry for effective management of patient data.
Main Methods:
- A three-phase developmental study involving literature review, qualitative assessment of software requirements, and questionnaire-based dataset determination.
- Development of a conceptual model for the CAD registry software, followed by validation and subsequent software development.
Main Results:
- The registry dataset comprises 171 elements across 13 categories, including patient identification, medical history, risk factors, and procedure data.
- A validated conceptual model was approved by experts, forming the basis for the developed CAD registry software.
Conclusions:
- The methodology used for developing this CAD registry offers a transferable approach for similar hospital-based registry designs.
- Routine and systemic implementation of this registry in healthcare centers is recommended for optimal CAD management.
Background:
The incidence of coronary artery disease (CAD), the leading cause of mortality in most developed and developing countries, is increasing. The adoption of hospital registries can improve care delivery and facilitate the management of CAD through better planning, as well as help with outcome assessment through more effective data management.
Objectives:
The present study is aimed at designing a hospital-based CAD registry for managing CAD data.
Methods:
This developmental study was conducted in three phases. Initially, sources related to CAD registries were reviewed, the results of which were published in two studies. In the next phase, the prerequisites and requisites of the software were determined through a qualitative study. In this phase, the registry dataset was determined by using a questionnaire. Finally, the developed conceptual model of the software was validated. The software was then developed based on the validated conceptual model.
Results:
The registry data elements were classified into 13 main categories, including identification data, medical history, and risk factors. The dataset included 171 data elements, including data related to surgical and nonsurgical procedures. The conceptual model was approved by field experts, and the software was developed accordingly.
Conclusion:
The steps followed in the present study for developing the CAD registry can be used as an appropriate approach for designing similar hospital-based registries. Considering the pivotal role of the registry in the management of CAD, the routine and systemic use of the registry is suggested in all healthcare centers.
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