Getting Started:
Concept Browser
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MPOG Data Library: Overview
Concept Browser is now part of the MPOG Data Library.
This application brings the Concept Browser, Phenotype Browser, and Measure
Browser together in one centralized platform. A universal search bar allows users to
search concepts, phenotypes, and measures simultaneously, making it easier to
find related MPOG data elements in one location.
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Accessing MPOG Data Library
• Access to the MPOG Data Library tools is granted once your attestation form is on
file.
• If you have an MPOG Account but haven't submitted an attestation form yet, you'll have Tier
1 access.
• Current ACQRs, Quality Champions, and Principal Investigators are automatically granted Tier
2 access — no action needed.
• All other users are welcome to request access by completing an attestation form.
• Please see the next slide for a summary of what each access tier includes.
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Access Tiers
•Requires login only
•No attestation required
•Concept Browser: Concepts, Anonymized Institution Counts
•Phenotype Browser: Description, Limitations, Value Type, Enumerations, Granularity
•Measure Browser: Description, Inclusions/Exclusions, Success Criteria, References
Tier 1
Individua l Provider
Access
•Login + Attestation
•Grants access to full specifications and Institution names for concept mapping
•Concept Browser: All concept fields, Detailed mapping information
•Phenotype Browser: Description, Limitation, Value Type, Enumerations, Granularity, Return Columns, Logic, Dependencies
•Measure Browser: Flowcharts, Risk Adjustment, MPOG Concepts Used, MPOG Phenotypes Used, Version History
Tier 2
ACQR / Champion
Access
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Concept Browser - Tier 1 vs. Tier 2 Access
• Tier 1 access includes a focused set of search features:
• All features highlighted in the Concept Search section of this user guide including the ability
to search by keyword and/or MPOG Concept ID and apply search filters.
• Tier 2 access includes all Tier 1 features as well as Concept Count by Institution &
some additional data structure details. For more information, please see Tier 2
Access – Additional Features .
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Concept Browser: Overview
• What is a concept?
• A concept is a standardized term created
by MPOG so that sites using different
EHRs can translate common data
elements into the same language for
research and quality improvement.
• The Concept Browser contains a
complete, searchable list of all
available MPOG concepts.
• Use it to find the right MPOG concept
for variable mapping or research.
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Concept Browser – Sign In
• When you first open either the
MPOG Data Library or Concept
Browser, you will be asked to log in.
• Use your MPOG username and
password.
• Existing Users: This is the same
username and password that you
previously used for MPOG applications
such as the QI Reporting Tool or
DataDirect.
• New Users: Please contact
support@mpog.zendesk.com to request
an account. Once the account is created,
you will receive and email with
instructions to activate your account.
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Search for Concepts
• To search the dictionary of all MPOG
concept types, use the ‘Search Concepts’
field and maintain default settings in all
other fields
• You can search by either Keyword, Concept
Name, or Concept ID
• Type the keyword or name associated with the
MPOG concept you are attempting to identify
• For example, you may want to find an MPOG
concept ID for an interscalene block. Simply
type ‘interscalene’ into the ‘Search Concepts’
field as shown
• Then either hit ‘Enter’ on the keyboard or
select the ‘Search’ button
• A list of concepts that include the search term
will populate below the search box
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Search Results - Concept Details
If a corresponding concept is found based on your search, the following data elements
will result in table format for related MPOG Concepts:
• Concept Name: Short description associated with the concept (including ICD-9 & ICD-10 Codes)
• ID
: The MPOG Concept ID number associated with each concept.
• Type
: Indicates the type of concept, which also determines where the data will display within
MPOG Case Viewer (i.e., Access Location, Intraoperative Events, Interventions, and Observations).
• Institution Count
: Indicates the number of institutions that have variables mapped to this concept
• Occurrences
: Displays the total number of occurrences for the concept that have been submitted
to MPOG.
• Cases
: Indicates the number of cases with the concept
• Patients
: Indicates the number of patients that have a case in MPOG with the concept
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Additional Search Filters
• Concept Type
− Narrows search to
specific concept
types (i.e.
physiologic
observations,
preoperative, etc.)
• Time Period
− Filters occurrence,
case, and patient
counts to only
include cases
within the selected
time window
• Institution*
− Tier 1 - Institutions
are anonymized
− This filter option is
only available for
users with Tier 2
Access.
Note: * Available with Tier 2 access –
requires attestation to be signed and
submitted to MPOG.
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Search by Concept Type
• You may also use the ‘Concept Type’ search field in addition to the ‘Search Concepts’
field to limit the results by Concept Type category.
• For example, you may want to find an intraoperative fluid such as dextrose or a dextrose
mixture. To search all available intraoperative MPOG fluid concepts, select the
‘Intraoperative Fluids In’ concept type.
• Note: The default setting is to search for all concept types
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Search by Keyword and Concept Type
• After selecting the Concept Type: ‘Intraoperative Fluids In,’ enter ‘dextrose’ into the ‘Search
Concepts’ field and select ‘Search.’
• A group of intraoperative fluids that include the word ‘dextrose’ will display in the menu
below.
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Tier 2 Access – What's Included
• Tier 2 access includes all features available in Tier 1, as well as:
• Alias – Only available for some concepts
• Concept Descriptions
– many concepts include a pre-defined description to guide your work.
• Descriptions can help you with:
• Variable mapping – identifying the most appropriate variable to map to a concept.
• Research projects – confirming that a concept contains the information your study requires.
• Return Data Structure – Additional Concept Details
• Metadata
– Active Status, Date when concept became Active (if available)
• Institution Breakdown
– search concepts by institution to see which institutions have
variables mapped to a given MPOG concept.
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Concept Descriptions
• Some MPOG Concepts have pre-determined definitions, known as Concept Descriptions
• Tier 2 Access includes the ability to see Concept Descriptions for applicable concepts
• Click on the Concept row, and a side panel will appear on the right side of the screen.
• Any concept that has a pre-defined description will be displayed
• Not all concepts require a description – some concept titles are self-explanatory.
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Concept Browser and Variable Mapping
• Concept Browser can be utilized during Variable Mapping to search for an
appropriate MPOG Concept
• Once you have identified an appropriate MPOG Concept to match the AIMS variable, you can
utilize the MPOG Concept ID for mapping purposes.
• Concept Browser lists ALL available MPOG concepts, including newly created
concepts
• Variable Mapping requires Content Synchronization to be run before the new concepts will
be available
• For more information, see the ‘Import Manager Variable Mapping’ and ‘Content
Synchronization’ user guides on our website.
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Concept Browser – Institution Breakdown
• Concept Browser will also allow you to view other institutions that have mapped
to each concept.
• This may be helpful for research purposes to know which institutions may have data available
for a specific outcome or process of care.
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