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Collecting detailed radiotherapy (RT) data nationally is challenging. Denmark and Sweden utilize specific databases (DcmCollab, SKvaRT) to gather comprehensive RT data for quality assessment and improvement.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Medical Physics
  • Health Informatics
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Collecting comprehensive radiotherapy (RT) data from clinical systems presents significant challenges.
  • National data collection is crucial for monitoring cancer care quality and advancing RT techniques.
  • Existing national quality registries often lack the detailed RT information needed for advanced analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe national RT data collection methods in Denmark and Sweden.
  • To provide an overview of the data stored in their respective national repositories.
  • To identify common challenges and lessons learned in establishing these data collection systems.

Main Methods:

  • Denmark established the DICOM Collaboration (DcmCollab) in 2009, collecting raw DICOM data for clinical trial patients.
  • Sweden launched the quality registry for RT (SKvaRT) in 2023, collecting aggregated RT data and selected variables.
  • Both systems involve transferring DICOM files and intermediate storage solutions (MIQA in Sweden).

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  • While broad cancer registries exist, few capture detailed quantitative RT data.
  • DcmCollab in Denmark stores raw DICOM data, while SKvaRT in Sweden collects aggregated data and variables.
  • Both countries encountered similar challenges in selecting RT variables and linking clinical systems.

Conclusions:

  • Specialized national repositories like DcmCollab and SKvaRT are essential for detailed RT data collection.
  • Balancing data flexibility, storage, and standardization are key considerations.
  • Future efforts focus on harvesting real-world RT data for improved cancer care.