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The BSUG national database: concept, design, implementation and beyond
Author(s) -
Moran Paul,
Foon Richard,
Assassa Philip
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
the obstetrician and gynaecologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1744-4667
pISSN - 1467-2561
DOI - 10.1111/tog.12004
Subject(s) - database , audit , database design , database server , physical data model , computer science , intelligent database , data quality , database testing , medicine , view , business , accounting , metric (unit) , marketing
Key content The British Society of Urogynaecology allows members to enter and access pre‐, intra‐ and postoperative data relating to any anti‐incontinence and/or prolapse procedure onto the database. Treatment of patient identifiable data within the database fulfils the Caldicott Guardian principles. The database allows users to create reports based on their own outcomes and complications following surgery. The database is a useful tool for audit, clinical governance, personal development and appraisal.Learning objectives To understand how to access the database. To understand the benefits of the database. To appreciate that the benefits of the database depends on the quality of data entered.Ethical issues The issues of data protection and patient consent. Who should have access to publish various outcomes using the data from the database?