Breast Surgical Oncology Epidemiologic Research: A Guide and Comparison of Four National Databases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

National databases are a rich source of epidemiologic data for breast surgical oncology research. However, these databases differ in the demographic, surgical, and oncologic variables provided. This study aimed to compare the strengths and limitations of four national databases in the context of breast surgical oncology research.

Methods

The study comprised a descriptive analysis of four national databases (the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program [NSQIP], the Nationwide Inpatient Sample [NIS], the Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results [SEER] program, and the National Cancer Database [NCDB]) to assess their strengths and limitations in the context of breast surgical oncology. The study assessed the data available in each database for female patients

SUBMITTER: Rubenstein RN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10033365 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature