The DatStat Online Seminar series features complimentary educational programs instructed by noted researchers and DatStat clients. Each program is designed to highlight current innovations and demonstrate The Future of Research in action.

Top Cancer Centers: Leading the way with data capture innovations

June 11, 2013 at 10 a.m. Pacific/1 p.m. Eastern

Presenters:

Overview:

Sign up now to get new ideas for introducing data capture and research automation from leading NCI-designated centers. The presenters will give updates on the latest patient care efforts and clinical studies at their institutions, followed by discussion and time for your questions.

These research professionals are responsible for supporting cancer-related research across their own organizations, as well as affiliated universities and hospitals. Join us to hear about their latest projects, involving participant tracking, survey administration, CATI (telephone survey) management, and study workflow.

Following the session, staff from NCI-designated centers are invited to participate in a brief discussion of the creation of a DatStat user group for survey cores and future activities that would be beneficial to group members.

Recent Programs:

DatStat Online Seminar: PRIMES

The Pediatric Respiratory Illness Inpatient Measurement System

Held August 28, 2012

Presenters:

Overview:

Dr. Mangione-Smith discussed her present study and efforts to develop a quality measurement tool focused on assessment of pediatric inpatient care for five common respiratory illnesses.

In Detail:

The PRIMES Development process has utilized input from a panel of 9 national experts to develop more than 170 quality indicators for the care of pediatric respiratory illness inpatients. The goal is to create a publically available assessment tool that can guide and monitor improvement efforts.

Validity, feasibility, and Delphi scoring were discussed before moving into a live demonstration of the computer-based survey tool that is currently being used in testing at three pediatric hospitals, including Seattle Children’s.

The presentation closed with an overview of next steps, including an outcome validation study to determine whether improved PRIMES scores are able to predict improved Quality of Life scores.