Combining data to perform population-based observational studies: know your sources. The case of thyroid cancer in Belgium.

Brigitte DecallonneBérengère SnyersNathalie ElautBernard PeeneJulie VerbeeckAnnick Van den BruelHarlinde De Schutter

Published in: Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique (2022)

Combining registered and/or administrative data results in sufficiently accurate information to perform large scale observational studies on thyroid cancer in Belgium. However, thorough and continuous quality control and insight in strengths and limitations of each cancer data source is crucial.

Keyphrases

quality control
electronic health record
big data
healthcare
papillary thyroid
machine learning
mass spectrometry
squamous cell
childhood cancer