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View history of dictionary delta change report

The History feature for the dictionary delta change reports provides an organized overview of all previously generated reports. This feature is essential for tracking, accessing, and managing past reports, ensuring that you can review and analyze coding changes over time without needing to re-generate them. Using the History option, you can:

  • Locate previously generated reports: view a chronological list where the most recent reports appear at the top.

  • Track key details: check report metadata such as the creation date, selected dictionary type, and batches used for comparison.

  • Download reports: retrieve XLSX files of past reports directly from the history table for re-analysis or sharing.

Basically, the History feature serves as a reliable repository for your dictionary delta change reports, enhancing transparency and collaboration.

To view a history of dictionary delta change reports

  1. In the Medical Coding application header, select the REPORTS tab.

    Accessing reporting functionality
    Figure 1. Accessing reporting functionality

  2. On the page that opens, in the left pane, select Dictionary Delta Change.

    Accessing domain delta change reporting functionality
    Figure 2. Accessing domain delta change reporting functionality

  3. On the Domain Delta Change page, in the History table, review the history of all domain delta change reports as explained in the following table.

    Reviewing history of domain delta change reports
    Figure 3. Reviewing history of domain delta change reports

    Column

    Details

    File Name

    Displays the name of the report file, typically including the dictionary or batch details for easy identification.

    Size (Kb)

    Shows the size of the report file in kilobytes, giving you an idea of the data volume contained within.

    Main Batch

    Displays the name of the primary batch used for comparison in the report, representing the baseline data set.

    Compare With

    Identifies the batch compared against the main batch to highlight differences in coding or other updates.

    Dictionary Type

    Specifies the coding dictionary used to generate the report, such as MedDRA or WHODrug.

    New

    Displays the count of new entries identified in the comparison—entries that are present in the batch being compared (compare with) but not in the source batch (main batch).

    Deleted

    Displays the count of deleted entries—entries that were in the main batch but are missing in the batch being compared.

    Changed

    Shows the count of modified entries, representing those that exist in both batches but with differences in coding or associated data.

    Created Time

    Indicates the exact timestamp when the report was generated, helping you track report creation over time.

    Created by

    Displays the username of the person who generated the report, ensuring accountability and traceability.

Now, you have a clear overview of all generated reports, making it easy to manage and analyze historical data.

See also
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An internationally used set of terms relating to medical conditions, medicines, and medical devices created to assist regulators with sharing information.

A coding service that is used for the unified coding of drugs throughout the pharmaceutical industry. In order to achieve this, the service provides the WHODrug dictionary which is an international classification of medicines created by the WHO Program for International Drug Monitoring. The dictionary is managed by the Uppsala Monitoring Centre and contains drug code numbers, along with related information such as trade names, active ingredients, and additional information, such as marketing authorization, pharmaceutical forms, and strengths of the drugs.

For example, the WHODrug drug code for the substance Ibuprofen is 001092 01 001.