[Computer-oriented documentation of quantitative and qualitative data in gastroenterology (author's transl)]

Area of Science:

• Medical Informatics
• Gastroenterology Data Management

Background:

• Effective documentation of patient data is crucial for research, especially in gastroenterology.
• Managing both quantitative and qualitative data presents unique challenges, particularly with limited patient numbers.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a computer-oriented documentation method for gastroenterological patient data.
• To demonstrate a system suitable for handling data from a relatively small number of patients.

Main Methods:

• Data entered uncoded into a data booklet and port-a-punch cards.
• Computerized error checking and correction of data.
• Transfer and storage of data in a database on magnetic disk using the ISIS information system.

Main Results:

• Facilitated access to data in any desired combination.
• Enabled both individual and statistical data analysis.
• Streamlined data management for gastroenterological studies.

Conclusions:

• The described computer-oriented method enhances data accessibility and analysis for gastroenterological research.
• This approach is effective for managing and analyzing data from small patient cohorts.
• Information systems like ISIS can significantly improve clinical data documentation and utilization.