Development and Implementation of Standardized, Structured Clinical Reporting for Oncology
Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 15, 2025

A Metadata Extraction Approach for Clinical Case Reports to Enable Advanced Understanding of Biomedical Concepts
Published on: September 20, 2018
Kees C W J Ebben1,2, Astrid C P Swinkels1,3, Marijke M A Dermois1
1Department of Research and Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organization (IKNL), Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Abstract:
Reuse of clinical data within the healthcare process and for secondary purposes is particularly valuable. This study emphasizes the crucial role of Standardized, Structured Reports (SSRs) in supporting continuity of care while also advancing reusability of data, decision support functionalities, and accommodating future developments. Integrating SSRs with existing information systems poses a serious challenge. The integration of SSRs with information standards enhances their utility in diverse applications. The significance of SSRs is further highlighted by their seamless integration into healthcare processes, and development and implementation is supported by various available applications. This research contributes to the evolution of medical informatics by emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts in standardized, structured reporting, all aimed at enhancing patient care.
Related Concept Videos
Types of Reports I: Hands-off Report
Following are the key components and categories of hand-off reports:
Purpose and Process:
Introduction to Documentation and Reporting
Nursing documentation records essential information and details regarding a patient's care and treatment in written or electronic form. It is a critical aspect of nursing practice that involves documenting assessments, interventions, outcomes, and other relevant details about a patient's health status.
Documentation maps the patient's health journey by creating a comprehensive...
Types of Reports II: Incident or Occurrence Report
Purposes:
In the healthcare industry, reports play a crucial role in documenting incidents within an agency. The primary objective of these reports is to ensure patient safety, uphold the...
Nursing Clinical Information System
A Nursing Clinical Information System (NCIS) is a specialized type of healthcare information system tailored to meet the unique needs of nursing practice. It incorporates the principles of nursing informatics to streamline information management and improve the quality of care delivery.
Critical attributes of NCIS include:
Cancer Survival Analysis
Data Reporting and Recording

