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Peer-reviewedCC BYFrontiers in veterinary science

A framework for assessing quality indicators in animal cancer registries: a case study

  • Marta Cresci1
  • Francesca Cito1
  • Antonio Petrini1
  • Giovanni Di Teodoro1
  • Marina Baffoni1
  • Giuseppe Ru2
  • Maria Ines Crescio2
  1. 1Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Abruzzo e del Molise (IZSAM) , ,
  2. 2Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Piemonte, Liguria e Valle D’Aosta (IZSPLV) , ,
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Abstract

Introduction

Animal cancer registries (ACRs) are becoming increasingly important in veterinary oncology and within the One Health framework. However, no standardized framework currently exists to assess their quality comprehensively. This study developed a structured quality assessment framework by adapting internationally recognized standards for human cancer registries with the aim of providing data managers of animal cancer registries, as well as those involved in establishing new ACRs, with a tool to support the evaluation of registry activities.Methods

A systematized literature review identified 16 quality indicators organized into six domains: registry organization, data sources, comparability, validity, timeliness, and completeness. As a proof of concept, the framework was applied to the Abruzzo (Italy) ACR.Results

All indicators were measurable using routinely collected registry data, demonstrating the feasibility of the proposed approach and enabling a comprehensive evaluation of registry performance across all six quality domains.Discussion

Although further validation in different registry configuration is warranted, this framework provides a practical foundation for standardized quality assessment, benchmarking, and the harmonization of animal cancer registries.

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@article{cresci2026framework,
  title = {{A framework for assessing quality indicators in animal cancer registries: a case study}},
  author = {Marta Cresci and Francesca Cito and Antonio Petrini and Giovanni Di Teodoro and Marina Baffoni and Giuseppe Ru and Maria Ines Crescio},
  journal = {Frontiers in veterinary science},
  year = {2026},
  month = oct,
  doi = {10.3389/fvets.2026.1947787},
  url = {https://europepmc.org/article/PMC/PMC13717246},
  note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY  - JOUR
TI  - A framework for assessing quality indicators in animal cancer registries: a case study
AU  - Marta Cresci
AU  - Francesca Cito
AU  - Antonio Petrini
AU  - Giovanni Di Teodoro
AU  - Marina Baffoni
AU  - Giuseppe Ru
AU  - Maria Ines Crescio
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/10/15
JO  - Frontiers in veterinary science
DO  - 10.3389/fvets.2026.1947787
UR  - https://europepmc.org/article/PMC/PMC13717246
AB  - Introduction  Animal cancer registries (ACRs) are becoming increasingly important in veterinary oncology and within the One Health framework. However, no standardized framework currently exists to assess their quality comprehensively. This study developed a structured quality assessment framework by adapting internationally recognized standards for human cancer registries with the aim of providing data managers of animal cancer registries, as well as those involved in establishing new ACRs, with a tool to support the evaluation of registry activities.Methods  A systematized literature review identified 16 quality indicators organized into six domains: registry organization, data sources, comparability, validity, timeliness, and completeness. As a proof of concept, the framework was applied to the Abruzzo (Italy) ACR.Results  All indicators were measurable using routinely collected registry data, demonstrating the feasibility of the proposed approach and enabling a comprehensive evaluation of registry performance across all six quality domains.Discussion  Although further validation in different registry configuration is warranted, this framework provides a practical foundation for standardized quality assessment, benchmarking, and the harmonization of animal cancer registries.
SN  - 2297-1769
ER  -