Common Data Model for Cohort Analysis of Patients in the CONCEPT-HF Project. This data model includes cohort definition information with the specification for selecting hospitalization episodes due to heart failure based on the primary diagnosis (i.e., ICD-9 or ICD-10), and the specification and definition of the minimum set of variables required to accomplish the study's objectives. A schematic figure is also included to depict the expected sources of the required information within the information systems of different levels of care, according to the sequence of the care process. Aims of the CONCEPT-HF study General Objective The CONCEPT-IC project aims to analyze the effectiveness of the healthcare process experienced by HF patients. Specific Objectives are to identify and characterize the healthcare trajectories experienced by HF patients within the healthcare system and compare care pathways experienced by HF patients with the theoretical trajectories derived from clinical guidelines, including process indicators, diagnosis, clinical follow-up, and pharmacological treatment recommendations. A third point of interest is to evaluate the effect of patients' and healthcare providers' adherence to clinical guidelines on health outcomes. Finally, we want to evaluate the quality improvement strategies based on HF Programs concerning process and outcome indicators, analyzing deviations from observed healthcare trajectories compared to theoretical ones and the differences in HF care and outcomes between three Spanish healthcare systems: Andalusian, Aragonese, and Basque.

Disclaimer: Please note that the information is provided as-is and in compliance with the specifications of the CONCEPT-IC project. The details included in this data model are subject to change, as this is the first version of the specification. They are confined to the design process of the proposed study in CONCEPT-IC and should not be interpreted outside of this scope. For any comments, clarifications, or verification, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at http://cienciadedatosysalud.org/contacto/ CONCEPT-HF (PI20/00783) has been financed by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIIII); (Spain) within the Health Research and Development Strategy (AES), and belongs to the CONCEPT project. CONCEPT project is a coordinated project led by the CONCEPT-STROKE. It is now integrated within the initiatives supported by the Health Outcomes-Oriented Cooperative Research Networks (RICORS) on Research Networks in Chronicity, Primary Care, and Health Promotion (RICAPPS). Grant Reference: RD21/0016/0016. Funding Entity: Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIIII); Call 2021 of the Strategic Action in Health 2017-2020, charged to the European funds of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan.