Breast Outcomes Database

ONCO’s Breast Outcomes Database is a comprehensive data management system specifically designed for breast centers to collect data on screening, diagnosis, treatment, quality compliance, and outcomes. By focusing on breast disease management, centers have the ability to streamline data collection and concentrate on outcomes analysis and reporting.

Advantages of Breast Outcomes Data Management System:

To clearly define the distinct advantages of a dedicated breast outcomes database,

one must again directly address the inefficiencies outlined previously.

•The ability to collect and analyze data real time is crucial in patient management

at this level; not only in cancer identification and treatment but processes in need

of improvement are identified quickly so that corrective action can be

implemented. In today’s healthcare environment, it is vitally important to be

innovative and only real time data collection and analysis can meet these needs.

• Disease specific data management allows for a more detailed thorough data

collection; one that is reflective of breast centers specific needs. For example, a

breast center database includes detailed information on diagnosis and/or

identification from time of mass palpation (if applicable) to mammography, core

biopsy, consults with breast care specialist, breast conference presentation,

treatment, and outcomes. This detailed information allows for a complete

analysis of program performance and directly impacts patient care.

• The ability to include patients at high risk for developing breast cancer is crucial in

early detection and prevention. Detailed information on patients identified as

high risk can be included in the database allowing for long term follow-up. If a

high risk patient were then to develop cancer the data previously entered could

prove to be very valuable in future data analysis.

• The inclusion of quality indicators with edit checks ensure data elements are

complete prior to submission. It is crucial to have complete and accurate data;

incomplete data elements can directly impact the quality measure in a negative

manner, resulting in a perception of poor performance.

• The ability to access and interpret data in a manner that’s both easy and costeffective

is critical in the efforts to develop better treatment options and

outcomes. Manual processes are time intensive, expensive, and prone to error;

automating basic data entry elements provides an immediate return on

investment. Staff is able to focus on data analysis and program processes that

For the first time, breast centers can highlight the use of the latest technology and innovative treatments to demonstrate their impact on the community they serve.

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