Vascular Registries Contributing to VASCUNET Collaborative Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Outcome Projects: A Scoping Review
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm Registries VASCUNET
Date
2024-08-05Referencia bibliográfica
Pouncey L, A. et. al. 68(2):152-160. [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejvs.2024.04.037]
Abstract
Objective: Vascular surgery registries report on procedures and outcomes to promote patient safety and drive
quality improvement. International registries have contributed significantly to the VASCUNET collaborative
abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) outcome projects. This scoping review aimed to outline the national
registries in vascular surgery that currently participate in the VASCUNET collaborative AAA projects.
Methods: A scoping review of all published VASCUNET AAA studies and validation reports between 1997 and
2024 was undertaken. A survey was conducted among representatives of the international vascular registries
contributing to VASCUNET collaborative AAA projects.
Results: Currently, vascular registries from 10 countries (Australia, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Iceland, New
Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK) contribute to the current VASCUNET collaborative AAA
project, of which eight have national coverage. In the past, three countries (Germany, Malta, and Italy) have
participated in previous VASCUNET AAA projects, and a further three countries (Serbia, Greece, and Portugal)
have planned participation in future projects. External validity is high for all current registries, with most
reporting rates of > 90%. The majority have internal validation processes to assess data accuracy. VASCUNET
mediated validation has also been performed by the consortium for five countries to date (Hungary, Sweden,
Denmark, Malta, and Switzerland), for which a high degree of external and internal validity was identified. Most
registries have established mechanisms for data linkage with national administrative datasets or insurance
claims datasets and contribute to quality improvement through regular reporting to participating centres.
Conclusion: National vascular registries from nations participating in the VASCUNET collaborative AAA projects
are largely comprehensive, with high case ascertainment rates and good quality data with internal quality
assurance. This provides a template for new registries wishing to join the VASCUNET collaboration and a
benchmark for future research.