Table 6.

Summary of the analysis of Benchmark study using patient registry data

Author	Study design	Benchmarking model and/or steps	Indicators	Outcome	Impact (improvements/improvement suggestions)	Success factors
Greene [38]	Development of a cancer committee; review of the NCDB reports from the Electronic Quality Improvement Packet (e-QUIP) and CP3R ensuring all network facilities are in compliance with specific outcome benchmarks.	N.A.	Outcome indicators	In addition to a role in benchmarking, registry data may be used to assist in establishing new research protocols and in determining market share by the hospital administration. The registry identified several issues which included the lack of physician office contact information, and time lapse for treatment completion.	Two potential issues were identified. With instruction for the pathologists and surgeons regarding these issues, this rate is expected to improve.	N.A.

N.A. not applicable