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A computerised cancer registry data and validation system in India--its implications for developing countries

S Krishnamurthy1, C Stewart, V Krishnan

  • 1National Cancer Registry Programme, Indian Council of Medical Research, Bombay.

Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine
|August 1, 1994
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A new computer program validates cancer patient data in India, improving cancer control efforts in developing countries. This tool enhances the reliability of crucial cancer registry data for public health initiatives.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health Informatics
  • Cancer Epidemiology
  • Health Information Systems

Background:

  • Existing cancer registration systems and data validation tools are often designed for Western healthcare contexts.
  • Developing countries face significant challenges in healthcare infrastructure, data management, and resource availability, impacting cancer data quality.
  • The National Cancer Registry Programme in India, like similar initiatives in developing nations, is constrained by these systemic limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a cancer registration system in India and introduce a computer program for validating its generated cancer patient data.
  • To address the specific limitations of healthcare systems in developing countries concerning cancer data collection and management.
  • To provide a tool that supports effective cancer control measures through reliable data.

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Main Methods:

  • Development of a computer program designed to check the reliability and validity of cancer diagnostic, staging, therapeutic, and outcome variables.
  • The program is written in HIBASIC for CPM operating systems, with adaptability to MS-DOS.
  • The program is intended for use with population-based cancer registry data and potentially other chronic disease registries with modifications.

Main Results:

  • The developed computer program effectively validates critical variables within cancer patient data.
  • The program's design considers the resource constraints typical of healthcare systems in developing countries.
  • Adaptability to common operating systems (CPM, MS-DOS) enhances its potential utility.

Conclusions:

  • The developed computer program offers a practical solution for improving the quality of cancer registry data in India and other developing countries.
  • Reliable cancer registry data is essential for implementing effective cancer control strategies.
  • This validated data can significantly aid public health efforts and cancer control initiatives in resource-limited settings.