Table 1.
Mapping of data elements to source systems.
| Data element | Source system(s) | Extraction method |
|---|---|---|
| Demographics | PIMS, NICOR | Automatic |
| Diagnoses and Comorbidities | Multiple Systems via Trust Data Warehouse | Automatic |
| Radiology | EPR | Manual |
| Cardiac Investigations | TOMCAT | Automatic and Manual |
| Haematological and Biochemical Laboratory Testing | EPR | Automatic |
| Surgery and Procedures | Multiple Systems via Trust Data Warehouse | Automatic |
| Medications | LCR, JAC PHARMACY | Automatic and Manual |
| Healthcare Utilisations | Multiple Systems via Trust Data Warehouse, CARE NOTES | Automatic |
| Patient Reported Outcomes | EPR | Manual |
| Mortality | ONS | Automatic |
Abbreviations: PIMS: Profile Information Management System; NICOR: National Institute for Cardiovascular Outcomes Research; EPR: Electronic Patient Record; TOMCAT: a purpose-built systems database to hold details on cardiological investigations; LCR: Local Care Record; JAC: Justice Administration Commissions; ONS: Office for National Statistics.