MARATTO

article · Obesity Surgery

Assessing the FAIRness of Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Registries: a Comparative Analysis of Data Dictionaries from the UK, Germany, France, Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden

2025Open accessAlexandria University

Abstract

Our study reveals significant inconsistencies in data structuring and a failure to comply with the FAIR Principles, which limit effective data analysis and comparison. This emphasizes the critical need for standardized data management practices. We recommend four next steps to improve the FAIRness of MBS registries: (1) annotate data elements using standardized terminology systems, (2) deposit registry-level metadata in a repository, (3) request globally unique and persistent identifiers for datasets, and (4) define access restrictions.

Research topics

  • Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
  • Nutritional Studies and Diet
  • Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes

Sustainable Development Goals

Read the original research

This page summarises published work. The authoritative version sits with the publisher.

DOI: 10.1007/s11695-025-07701-2

Is something wrong with this record? Report it or request removal.

Discussion

Discuss this research

Have you built on this work, tried to replicate it, or seen it applied in practice? Share what you know. Verified researchers and MARATTO™ domain experts can open a discussion, and any member can reply. Contributions are reviewed before they appear.

No discussion yet. Open the first thread.