In the current big data and open science research era, these integrated databases require thorough harmonization and documentation to be useable by other researchers and policy-makers and extended into the future.
Data harmonization and database frame are presented.
Discussions have been initiated with colleagues in the International Society for Biocuration (ISB) [ 41] on their initiative for minimum standards in biological database curation to ensure harmonization of standards.
Common Databases created during the harmonization process, with 11,557 subjects aged 65-89, will be described.
However, the routine use of these data sources to generate nationally relevant burden estimates might be problematic, due to the lack of harmonization between databases and data collection procedures in the different Belgian regions.
However, there are also some potential hurdles, such as a lack of timeliness of certain databases, a restricted access to hospital data for routine use, a limited harmonization between regional databases, and the absence of certain diseases from the major databases.
The compilation and harmonization of the database was supported by the COST Action E52 (2006-2010).
The steps cover (i) legacy data identification and collection, (ii) data selection, (iii) database development and population, (iv) data harmonization and display, and (v) dataset integration.
RECENT FINDINGS Recent studies highlighted how new standardized protocols facilitate the harmonization of digital pathology database infrastructure and morphologic, morphometric, and computer-aided quantitative analyses.
It will support harmonization of various existing databases assist in capacity-building initiatives to improve local executive's knowledge and skills in the effective use of generated information towards making informed decisions and interventions relating to child protection.
