Journal of Oncology Medicine & Practice

Piccirillo JF

Publications

• Research Article
  Physicians’ Assessment of Cancer Comorbidity Collection Methods: A Qualitative Analysis
  Author(s): Stoner BP, Chandler Ezell K, Biswas B, Kallogjeri D and Piccirillo JFStoner BP, Chandler Ezell K, Biswas B, Kallogjeri D and Piccirillo JF
  
  Objective: We conducted a qualitative assessment of oncologists’ preferences for comorbidity capture methods comparing the ICD-9 claims-based approach to the Adult Comorbidity Evaluation-27 (ACE-27) record abstraction approach. Materials and Methods: Building upon theoretical foundations in anthropology, we developed a qualitative methodology to elicit the thoughts and reactions of 21 practicing oncologists about their preferences for claims-based vs. record-abstraction methods of capturing comorbidity. Grounded theory approach was used to identify recurring themes and dominant concerns expressed by multiple respondents. Codes were developed and applied in two phases: initial and focused. Results: Thematic analysis of qualitative interviews revealed five key domains of concern: accur.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2576-3857.1000112

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