CanPath Baseline Physical Measures Harmonization Protocol
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The objective of the Baseline Physical Measures Harmonization Protocol was to generate harmonized datasets across the population-based cohorts to address the research objective of the CanPath Harmonization Initiative.
- Version
- 4.1
- Number of Participants
- 102,567
- Approach
- Prospective
- Type
- Quantitative
- Procedures
- Harmonized data is generated by a central harmonization team (with the collaboration of studies).
- Participant Inclusion
- All CanPath participants from cohorts collecting data on physical measures at baseline are eligible.
- Infrastructure
- Harmonized data can be transferred to external servers, and pooled data analysis can be achieved.
Information Content
The Baseline Physical Measures Harmonization Protocol includes measures collected at baseline by five of the six CanPath population-based cohorts on a subset of participants. The current dataset is the fourth release and includes 65 core variables.
The harmonized dataset covers information on participants':
* Anthropometric measures (height, weight, waist and hip circumferences)
* Blood pressure and resting heart rate
* Grip strength
* Bioimpedance
* Bone density
Studies Included
| Study | Population | Data Collection Event |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic PATH | ||
| ATP | ||
| BCGP | ||
| CaG | ||
| OHS |
Initiatives Included
Harmonization
- Complete - study-specific variable is the same as DataSchema variable (status detail = identical) or needs transformation to generate DataSchema variable (status detail = compatible)
- Partial - categorical study-specific variable (status detail = proximate) or other types (status detail = tentative) could generate DataSchema variable but with loss of information
- Impossible - study does not collect DataSchema variable (status detail = unavailable) or cannot be used to generate DataSchema variable (status detail = incompatible)
- Undetermined - harmonization status not determined
- Not Applicable - harmonization status is not relevant