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

Kidane, Biniam; Wakeam, Elliot; Meguid, Robert A; Odell, David D; Thoracic Surgery Outcomes Research Network (ThORN) Inc · J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg · 2021

editorial · Level V

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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.

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