| Template-based synoptic reports improve the quality of pathology reports of prostatectomy specimens. | |
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PMID: 22276642 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Aumann K, Amann D, Gumpp V, Hauschke D, Kayser G, May A M, Wetterauer U & Werner M (2012) Histopathology Template-based synoptic reports improve the quality of pathology reports of prostatectomy specimens Aims: Traditionally, pathology reports have been textual, with a high degree of variability. In part, they miss some of the information needed, e.g. for therapy decisions. To meet all requirements, it would be helpful to have a tool providing reminders of the necessary data and facilitating the transfer of these data into a pathology information system (PIS). Here, we describe a TNM-adapted toolset including a PIS-integrated structured template that contributes to improving pathology reports of prostatectomy specimens. Methods and results: All prostatectomy reports between January 2002 and August 2010 (n = 1049) were classified into descriptive reports (DRs) (n = 411), structured reports (SRs) arranged according to tumour spread, lymph node status, and surgical margin status (n = 333), and template-based synoptic reports (TBSRs) (n = 305). The report types were compared with regard to the content of 11 organ-specific essential data (ED) items crucial for exact TNM classification, therapy decisions, or prognostication. All 11 ED items were included in 2.7% of DRs, 43.5% of SRs and 97.2% of TBSRs, with a statistically highly significant difference (P < 0.001). Conclusions: SRs, and particularly TBSRs, are advantageous as compared with DRs regarding the content of ED and the clarity of the data layout. The use of TBSRs leads to a reduction in failed data transfer and therefore to an increase in the quality of pathology reports. |
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Konrad Aumann; Dominic Amann; Vera Gumpp; Dieter Hauschke; Gian Kayser; Annette M May; Ulrich Wetterauer; Martin Werner |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-1-25 |
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Title: Histopathology Volume: - ISSN: 1365-2559 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2012 Jan |
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Created Date: 2012-1-26 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7704136 Medline TA: Histopathology Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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© 2012 Blackwell Publishing Ltd. |
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Institute of Pathology, Comprehensive Cancer CentreDepartment of Medical Biometry and Medical InformaticsDepartment of Urology, University Medical Centre Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany. |
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