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     Learn About Data Definition Standards (see here

Determine Forms

    In cases where the forms are NOT predefined (e.g., a standardized depression measure), determine the variables on a form via a combination of Temporal and Conceptual considerations (see example image):

  • Temporal - What variables that are collected together at specific time points?  The data definition should note the variables that may be exceptions (e.g., labs values that are rarely ordered)
  • Conceptual - What variables belong to a given content domain (e.g., surgical vs. imaging variables)?  As a rule of thumb, forms should be broken down no further than about 5 variables (e.g., separating "Surgical Characteristics" into "Intraoperative" vs. "Perioperative" Characteristics) 

      Determining Forms Example 

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Mark It UP

     When sending us a form, mark it up with the data definition.

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