Validation of colorectal cancer surgery data from administrative data sources

Validation of colorectal cancer surgery data from administrative data sources

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Surgery is the primary treatment for colorectal cancer for both curative and palliative intent. Availability of high quality surgery data is essential for assessing many aspects of the quality of colorectal cancer care. The objective...

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Main Authors: Li Xue, King Charlotte, deGara Christopher, White Jonathon, Winget Marcy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Subjects:
Colorectal cancer
Surgery
Data validation
Administrative data
Sensitivity
Specificity
Positive predictive value
Negative predictive value
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/12/97

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