Administrative and clinical databases: General thoracic surgery perspective on approaches and pitfalls

J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Oct;162(4):1146-1153. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2021.03.057. Epub 2021 Mar 19.

Abstract

Databases are created to serve 1 of 2 fundamental functions: (1) research and (2) benchmarking/quality. Their construction and nature affects the extent to which they can accomplish these functions.

Keywords: comparative effectiveness research; database; statistics.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Benchmarking*
  • Biomedical Research* / methods
  • Biomedical Research* / organization & administration
  • Comparative Effectiveness Research
  • Databases as Topic* / organization & administration
  • Databases as Topic* / statistics & numerical data
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Humans
  • Quality Assurance, Health Care
  • Thoracic Surgery* / methods
  • Thoracic Surgery* / standards
  • Thoracic Surgery* / statistics & numerical data