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The Broadbent-Bolton Growth Study--past, present, and future
M G Hans1, B H Broadbent, S S Nelson
1Department of Orthodontics, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio.
Summary
A searchable database was created for the Broadbent-Bolton Growth Study, detailing 14 elements for 4309 subjects. This facilitates selecting specific participant groups for scientific research.
Area of Science:
- Human Growth and Development
- Biomedical Informatics
- Longitudinal Studies
Background:
- The Broadbent-Bolton Growth Study collected extensive data over time.
- Effective data retrieval is crucial for maximizing the study's research potential.
- A structured approach is needed to manage and analyze large datasets.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a computerized database for the Broadbent-Bolton Growth Study.
- To enable researchers to efficiently query and select subject subsets based on specific criteria.
- To provide a framework for further scientific investigation using the study's data.
Main Methods:
- A database was constructed incorporating 14 distinct textual elements.
- The database encompasses data from 4309 enrolled subjects.
- Boolean operators were implemented for sophisticated data subset selection.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive, searchable database of 14 elements for 4309 subjects is now available.
- The database structure allows for precise subject group identification.
- Representative data tables and charts illustrating the database's utility have been generated.
Conclusions:
- The developed database significantly enhances access to Broadbent-Bolton Growth Study data.
- Researchers can now readily identify and utilize specific subject cohorts for scientific inquiry.
- This resource supports advanced data analysis and discovery within the growth study population.