Quality and completeness improvement of the Population-based Cancer Registry of São Paulo: linkage technique use

Conclusion: The linkage techniques contributed with the improvement of the quality of RCBP-SP information both on completeness of data, as in defining the vital status of the patient. In addition, the results found in this study reflect the ability of databases when worked jointly, providing subsidies for various types of studies and information for planning policies and strategic actions.
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research