Journal article
Implementation of a data management program in a pediatric cancer unit in a low income country
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Pediatric cancer units in low-income countries lack data on which to base quality improvement initiatives. We implemented a data management program in the oncology unit of the children's hospital of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and then we assessed training and supervision of data managers, data accuracy, and completeness as well as obstacles encountered.
METHODS: Training included 2 days of off-site hands-on instruction in the use of …
Authors
Ayoub L; Fú L; Peña A; Sierra JM; Dominguez PC; Pui C; Quintana Y; Rodriguez A; Barr RD; Ribeiro RC
Journal
Pediatric Blood & Cancer, Vol. 49, No. 1, pp. 23–27
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
July 2007
DOI
10.1002/pbc.20966
ISSN
1545-5009