On the issue of introducing an electronic database of children with oncological diseases into specialized medical organizations: results of a medical and social research

Accounting for children with cancer is characterized by low reliability of statistics. In addition, the available data do not have significant scientific value., Since they represent only an approximate number of patients identified annually and some general information (incidence, prevalence, etc.). Moreover, subsequent analysis of the accumulated information is of particular importance. An electronic database of children with cancer has been developed that meets these requirements and has been introduced into the clinical practice of pilot medical organizations.

Purpose of the study. Our aim was to study the opinions of pediatric oncologists on the issues of registration of children with oncological diseases.

Materials and methods. In order to assess the results of the implementation of the electronic database, a "Questionnaire for a survey of a pediatric oncologist to assess the effectiveness of the implementation of an electronic database" was developed, which contained 15 questions. For objectivity, the questionnaires were filled in anonymously by the respondents.

Results. The medico- social study involved 187 pediatric oncologists. The majority of respondents (71.3 ± 3.3%) noted that currently there is no register of children with cancer in the Russian Federation, 15.4 ± 2.6% noted the regional register, 9.1 ± 2.1% – independent in individual medical organizations, 1.7 ± 0.9% is a single register for the Russian Federation and 2.5 ± 1.1% are not aware of this. Among respondents, 81.9 ± 2.8% noted that the electronic database is an effective tool for recording children with cancer, while as an advantage, 15.1 ± 2.6% noted an increase in the reliability of statistical data, 9.2 ± 2.1% – reduction of time for searching patient information, 4.4 ± 1.5% – optimization of working time, 71.3 ± 3.3% – a combination of the above options.

Conclusion. A medical and social study showed the feasibility of introducing an electronic database of children with cancer into the clinical practice of pediatric oncologists.

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