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ArticleJournal of registry management2024

The Importance of Training and Assessing Quality Control Reviewers in Technology-Enabled Abstraction of Real-World Data: A Case Study.

Arelis Hernandez, Victoria Sweeney, Amelia Deitsch, Katherine Levie, Lori Boice, Kimberlie Lloyd, Jessica Martin, Marianna Wicks, Louise Widmer

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9 authors.

Arelis HernandezSyapse, Inc., West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Victoria SweeneySyapse, Inc., West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Amelia DeitschSyapse, Inc., West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Katherine LevieSyapse, Inc., West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Lori BoiceSyapse, Inc., West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Kimberlie LloydSyapse, Inc., West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Jessica MartinSyapse, Inc., West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Marianna WicksSyapse, Inc., West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Louise WidmerSyapse, Inc., West Chester, Pennsylvania.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Accurate cancer registry data is crucial for understanding cancer prevention and treatment strategies. Proper education and training are key for successful quality control (QC) programs and an evaluation process is needed to assess effectiveness. Syapse developed a rigorous QC training program that includes a peer review process to assess data quality and an interrater review (IRR) program to evaluate the consistency of QC reviewers. In reviewing IRR cases, we found high rates of agreement in various cancer types: colon (97.74%), prostate (97.75%), ovarian (96.31%), lung (98.03%), breast (97.86%), and bladder (97.88%). A peer review experience questionnaire was also administered. Results indicated that the program facilitated the acquisition of new skills. Through the implementation of robust QC training and assessment procedures for technology-enabled data curation, our Oncology Data Specialist (ODS)-certified professionals at Syapse ensure data quality in a real-world evidence (RWE) platform. QC reviewers deserve an extensive investment in training and professional development to uphold data quality and support cancer research efforts.

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Data AccuracyNeoplasmsQuality ControlRegistriesHumansSurveys and Questionnaireseducationindividual quality reviewinterrater agreementinterrater reliabilityinterrater reviewquality assurancequality controlreal-world datareal-world evidencetechnologytraining

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PMID39184215
PMCPMC11343427

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