Development of new on-line statistical program for the Korean Society for Radiation Oncology

Area of Science:

• Medical Informatics
• Radiation Oncology Data Management

Background:

• Efficient collection and analysis of radiation oncology data are crucial for advancing the field.
• Existing methods for data collection may be inefficient or fragmented.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop an efficient on-line statistical program for the Korean Society for Radiation Oncology (KOSRO).
• To facilitate the collection and extraction of medical data in radiation oncology.

Main Methods:

• A web-based statistical program was developed using Linux, Apache HTTP server, MySQL database, and PHP.
• User-friendly interfaces with independent ID/password control and scroll-down menus were implemented.
• The program is hosted on the KOSRO homepage (http://www.kosro.or.kr/asda).

Main Results:

• The program categorizes data including human resources, equipment, clinical statistics, specialized treatments, and research achievements.
• Real-time on-line reports are generated immediately after data entry.
• Administrators can monitor data input status and access data backups for academic use.

Conclusions:

• A new on-line statistical program has been successfully developed for nationwide radiation oncology departments.
• An intuitive interface and consistent data structure are expected to increase data submission rates.
• The program aims to serve as a foundation for the advancement of radiation oncology through annual statistics.