What Are the Key Components of a Minimum Data Set?
The key components of an MDS typically include:
Demographics: Information such as age, sex, race, and socioeconomic status. Clinical Information: Data on diagnosis, symptoms, comorbidities, and treatment. Outcome Measures: Information on outcomes such as recovery, morbidity, and mortality. Risk Factors: Data on potential risk factors including lifestyle, environmental exposures, and genetic predispositions. Temporal Information: Timing of events such as onset of symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
