Comorbidity data collection across different spine registries: an evidence map.

Matthew Quigley Esther AposTrieu-Anh TruongSusannah AhernMichael A Johnson

Published in: European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society (2023)

This evidence map identified variations in the methodology, data points and reporting of comorbidity collection in studies using spine registry data, with no consistent approach. A standardised set of comorbidities and data collection methods would encourage collaboration and data comparisons between patient cohorts and could facilitate improved patient outcomes following spine surgery by allowing data comparisons and predictive modelling of risk factors.

Keyphrases

electronic health record
big data
risk factors
case report
emergency department
data analysis
machine learning
high density