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The importance of real-world data in prostate cancer

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Minutes: 28

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Topic:

Black men, Health Inequality, LGBTQI+
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Area of Practice:

Primary Care & Secondary Care
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Recommended for:

Allied Health Professional, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Primary Care Doctor (GP), Primary Care Nurse (Practice Nurse), Secondary Care Doctor, Secondary Care Nurse

Natalia Norori, Data & Evidence Manager at Prostate Cancer UK, delivers an insightful session on the importance of real-world data (RWD) in prostate cancer. This session is designed to equip healthcare professionals and researchers with a comprehensive understanding of how RWD can significantly impact prostate cancer research and clinical practice.

Throughout the session, Miss Norori covers fundamental aspects of real-world data, highlighting its significance in supplementing clinical trial data and providing insights into real-life patient experiences. Attendees will gain insights into the role of RWD in improving prostate cancer treatment strategies and enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices.

The session also explores the challenges associated with collecting, analysing, and interpreting real-world data, addressing issues such as data quality, privacy concerns, and variability in data sources. Miss Norori provides recommendations and strategies for overcoming these challenges, offering practical guidance on how to leverage RWD effectively in prostate cancer research and clinical decision-making.

By the end of the session, participants will have a deeper appreciation for the potential of real-world data in driving advancements in prostate cancer care. They will be equipped with actionable insights to enhance their research methodologies, inform treatment decisions, and ultimately improve outcomes for patients.

This session is essential for healthcare professionals and researchers, involved in prostate cancer care and research, providing a foundational understanding of RWD and its transformative impact on prostate cancer management and patient care.

Learning Objectives

By watching this session, you’ll:

  • Learn the fundamentals of real-world data and its significance in prostate cancer research.
  • Understand the role of real-world data in improving prostate cancer treatment and outcomes.
  • Explore the challenges associated with collecting and utilizing real-world data.
  • Discover recommendations and strategies for leveraging real-world data effectively in prostate cancer research and clinical practice.

Please be aware this session was recorded on 03/2024 for Specialists Conference 2024. We review our webinar content every 2 years.

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Natalia Norori

Natalia Norori (She/Her), Data and Evidence Manager, Prostate Cancer UK

Natalia Norori brings over seven years of experience at the intersection of public health and open science to her role as Data & Evidence Manager at Prostate Cancer UK. With a master’s degree in Epidemiology, she is dedicated to leveraging real-world data to inform public health interventions and enhance prostate cancer care, and previously focused on utilising open data to understand the healthcare needs of underrepresented groups affected by humanitarian crises.

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