The integration of similar clinical research data collection instruments.
We devised an algorithm for integrating similar clinical research data collection instruments to create a common measurement instrument. We tested this algorithm using questions from several similar surveys. We encountered differing levels of granularity among questions and responses across surveys resulting in either the loss of granularity or data. This algorithm may make survey integration more systematic and efficient.
Cohen
Dorothy B
DB
Yale Center for Medical Informatics, New Haven, CT, USA.
Frawley
Sandra J
SJ
Shifman
Mark A
MA
Miller
Perry L
PL
Brandt
Cynthia
C
D000465:Algorithms; D003625:Data Collection; D016247:Information Storage and Retrieval; D018511:Systems Integration