The power of empirical data; lessons from the clinical registry initiatives in Scandinavian cancer care.
Mef Christina NilbertLinda Aagaard ThomsenJens Winther JensenHenrik MøllerMichael BorreArvid Widenlou NordmarkMats LambeHelena BrändströmHartwig KørnerBjørn MøllerGiske UrsinPublished in: Acta oncologica (Stockholm, Sweden) (2020)
The clinical registry framework provides an empirical basis for evidence-based development of high-quality and equitable cancer care. The registries can be used to follow implementation of new treatment principles and monitor patterns of care across geographical areas and patient groups. At the same time, the lessons learnt suggest that further developments and coordination are needed to utilize the full potential of the registry initiative in cancer care.