Development of a customised data management system for a COVID-19-adapted colorectal cancer pathway.
BMJ Health Care Inform
; 28(1)2021 Jul.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1304225
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
A customised data management system was required for a rapidly implemented COVID-19-adapted colorectal cancer pathway in order to mitigate the risks of delayed and missed diagnoses during the pandemic. We assessed its performance and robustness.METHODS:
A system was developed using Microsoft Excel (2007) to retain the spreadsheets' intuitiveness of direct data entry. Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) was used to construct a user-friendly interface to enhance efficiency of data entry and segregate the data for operational tasks.RESULTS:
Large data segregation was possible using VBA macros. Data validation and conditional formatting minimised data entry errors. Computation by the COUNT function facilitated live data monitoring.CONCLUSION:
It is possible to rapidly implement a makeshift database system with clinicians' regular input. Large-volume data management using a spreadsheet system is possible with appropriate data definition and VBA-programmed data segregation. The described concept is applicable to any data management system construction requiring speed and flexibility in a resource-limited situation.Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Colorectal Neoplasms
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Critical Pathways
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Data Management
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Bmjhci-2020-100307
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