concept_class description

closes #660

inst/csv/OMOP_CDMv5.3_Table_Level.csv

@@ -64,7 +64,8 @@ concept,VOCAB,No,NA,No,NA,NA,"The Standardized Vocabularies contains records, or
 Users can join the CONCEPT table with other tables in the CDM to enrich clinical data with standardized Concept information or use the CONCEPT table as a reference for mapping clinical data from source terminologies to Standard Concepts.",NA
 vocabulary,VOCAB,No,NA,No,NA,NA,The VOCABULARY table includes a list of the Vocabularies integrated from various sources or created de novo in OMOP CDM. This reference table contains a single record for each Vocabulary and includes a descriptive name and other associated attributes for the Vocabulary.,"The primary purpose of the VOCABULARY table is to provide explicit information about specific vocabulary versions and the references to the sources from which they are asserted. Users can identify the version of a particular vocabulary used in the database, enabling consistency and reproducibility in data analysis. Besides, users can check the vocabulary release version in their CDM which refers to the vocabulary_id = ÔNoneÕ.",NA
 domain,VOCAB,No,NA,No,NA,NA,"The DOMAIN table includes a list of OMOP-defined Domains to which the Concepts of the Standardized Vocabularies can belong. A Domain represents a clinical definition whereby we assign matching Concepts for the standardized fields in the CDM tables. For example, the ÒConditionÓ Domain contains Concepts that describe a patient condition, and these Concepts can only be used in the condition_concept_id field of the CONDITION_OCCURRENCE and CONDITION_ERA tables. This reference table is populated with a single record for each Domain, including a Domain ID and a descriptive name for every Domain.","Users can leverage the DOMAIN table to explore the full spectrum of health-related data Domains available in the Standardized Vocabularies. Also, the information in the DOMAIN table may be used as a reference for mapping source data to OMOP domains, facilitating data harmonization and interoperability.",NA
-concept_class,VOCAB,No,NA,No,NA,NA,"The CONCEPT_CLASS table is a reference table, which includes a list of the classifications used to differentiate Concepts within a given Vocabulary. This reference table is populated with a single record for each Concept Class.",NA,NA
+concept_class,VOCAB,No,NA,No,NA,NA,"The CONCEPT_CLASS table includes semantic categories that reference the source structure of each Vocabulary. Concept Classes represent so-called horizontal (e.g. MedDRA, RxNorm) or vertical levels (e.g. SNOMED) of the vocabulary structure. Vocabularies without any Concept Classes, such as HCPCS, use the vocabulary_id as the Concept Class. This reference table is populated with a single record for each Concept Class, which includes a Concept Class ID and a fully specified Concept Class name.
+",Users can utilize the CONCEPT_CLASS table to explore the different classes or categories of concepts within the OHDSI vocabularies.,NA
 concept_relationship,VOCAB,No,NA,No,NA,NA,"The CONCEPT_RELATIONSHIP table contains records that define relationships between any two Concepts and the nature or type of the relationship. This table captures various types of relationships, including hierarchical, associative, and other semantic connections, enabling comprehensive analysis and interpretation of clinical concepts. Every kind of relationship is defined in the RELATIONSHIP table.","The CONCEPT_RELATIONSHIP table can be used to explore hierarchical or attribute relationships between concepts to understand the hierarchical structure of clinical concepts and uncover implicit connections and associations within healthcare data. For example, users can utilize mapping relationships ('Maps to') to harmonize data from different sources and terminologies, enabling interoperability and data integration across disparate datasets.",NA
 relationship,VOCAB,No,NA,No,NA,NA,The RELATIONSHIP table provides a reference list of all types of relationships that can be used to associate any two concepts in the CONCEPT_RELATIONSHP table.,NA,NA
 concept_synonym,VOCAB,No,NA,No,NA,NA,The CONCEPT_SYNONYM table is used to store alternate names and descriptions for Concepts.,NA,NA

inst/csv/OMOP_CDMv5.4_Table_Level.csv

@@ -66,7 +66,8 @@ concept,VOCAB,No,NA,No,NA,NA,"The Standardized Vocabularies contains records, or
 Users can join the CONCEPT table with other tables in the CDM to enrich clinical data with standardized Concept information or use the CONCEPT table as a reference for mapping clinical data from source terminologies to Standard Concepts.",NA
 vocabulary,VOCAB,No,NA,No,NA,NA,The VOCABULARY table includes a list of the Vocabularies integrated from various sources or created de novo in OMOP CDM. This reference table contains a single record for each Vocabulary and includes a descriptive name and other associated attributes for the Vocabulary.,"The primary purpose of the VOCABULARY table is to provide explicit information about specific vocabulary versions and the references to the sources from which they are asserted. Users can identify the version of a particular vocabulary used in the database, enabling consistency and reproducibility in data analysis. Besides, users can check the vocabulary release version in their CDM which refers to the vocabulary_id = ÔNoneÕ.",NA
 domain,VOCAB,No,NA,No,NA,NA,"The DOMAIN table includes a list of OMOP-defined Domains to which the Concepts of the Standardized Vocabularies can belong. A Domain represents a clinical definition whereby we assign matching Concepts for the standardized fields in the CDM tables. For example, the ÒConditionÓ Domain contains Concepts that describe a patient condition, and these Concepts can only be used in the condition_concept_id field of the CONDITION_OCCURRENCE and CONDITION_ERA tables. This reference table is populated with a single record for each Domain, including a Domain ID and a descriptive name for every Domain.","Users can leverage the DOMAIN table to explore the full spectrum of health-related data Domains available in the Standardized Vocabularies. Also, the information in the DOMAIN table may be used as a reference for mapping source data to OMOP domains, facilitating data harmonization and interoperability.",NA
-concept_class,VOCAB,No,NA,No,NA,NA,"The CONCEPT_CLASS table is a reference table, which includes a list of the classifications used to differentiate Concepts within a given Vocabulary. This reference table is populated with a single record for each Concept Class.",NA,NA
+concept_class,VOCAB,No,NA,No,NA,NA,"The CONCEPT_CLASS table includes semantic categories that reference the source structure of each Vocabulary. Concept Classes represent so-called horizontal (e.g. MedDRA, RxNorm) or vertical levels (e.g. SNOMED) of the vocabulary structure. Vocabularies without any Concept Classes, such as HCPCS, use the vocabulary_id as the Concept Class. This reference table is populated with a single record for each Concept Class, which includes a Concept Class ID and a fully specified Concept Class name.
+",Users can utilize the CONCEPT_CLASS table to explore the different classes or categories of concepts within the OHDSI vocabularies.,NA
 concept_relationship,VOCAB,No,NA,No,NA,NA,"The CONCEPT_RELATIONSHIP table contains records that define relationships between any two Concepts and the nature or type of the relationship. This table captures various types of relationships, including hierarchical, associative, and other semantic connections, enabling comprehensive analysis and interpretation of clinical concepts. Every kind of relationship is defined in the RELATIONSHIP table.","The CONCEPT_RELATIONSHIP table can be used to explore hierarchical or attribute relationships between concepts to understand the hierarchical structure of clinical concepts and uncover implicit connections and associations within healthcare data. For example, users can utilize mapping relationships ('Maps to') to harmonize data from different sources and terminologies, enabling interoperability and data integration across disparate datasets.",NA
 relationship,VOCAB,No,NA,No,NA,NA,The RELATIONSHIP table provides a reference list of all types of relationships that can be used to associate any two concepts in the CONCEPT_RELATIONSHP table.,NA,NA
 concept_synonym,VOCAB,No,NA,No,NA,NA,The CONCEPT_SYNONYM table is used to store alternate names and descriptions for Concepts.,NA,NA