User information
- National Bowel Cancer Audit User Guide v2.3 (pdf 0.98MB)
- National Bowel Cancer Audit Data Manual (pdf 448KB)
Data collection
CSV file specification - appendix includes all validation rules
National Bowel Cancer Audit CSV File Upload Specification version 3.9 (pdf 256KB)
Export headings
- National Bowel Cancer Audit CSV File Export Heading (pdf 81KB)
- National Bowel Cancer Audit Export Column Headings (xls 45KB)
Datasets
A dataset is a sequenced list of individual data items. Each item has a clear label, definition and set of permissible codes and classifications against which sets of data can be compiled consistently and reliably.
A dataset for each clinical domain is a description of the data items, their definitions and the allowable entries that are collected when a patient undergoes an event or procedure.
An explanation of changes in the dataset is provided below.
Explanation of dataset changes (pdf 46.5KB)
Essential data items
The national bowel cancer audit project team have identified a list of essential data items. This contains the minimum number of data items, a total of 43 data items taken from the main National Bowel Cancer Audit Dataset, that need to be completed to make a valid contribution to the audit. All trusts are encouraged to submit complete data on these items to enable risk adjusted analysis of the data.
National Bowel Audit Essential Data Items v3.0 (pdf 55KB)
Product information sheet
This document provides a brief overview of the National Bowel Cancer Audit.
National Bowel Cancer Audit Product Information Sheet (pdf 97KB)