Do the research goal and databases match? A checklist for a systematic approach.
Health Policy
; 58(3): 263-74, 2001 Dec.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11641003
ABSTRACT
To test the appropriateness of a given database for specific research questions, we designed a checklist starting with the definition of an ideal database. This ideal database contains all relevant data on patients, providers and services. It is safe and accessible, input is always accurate, continuity is guaranteed and linkage with other information is easy. Of course no such database exists. Still these features are often taken for granted, but highly influenced by organizational processes in healthcare and prioritization. Starting with the characteristics of an ideal database, one can systematically list the required aspects for research goals and compare these with the available systems. This checklist is used to address important aspects of administrative database research and ethical issues. The increasing possibility to misuse sensitive data needs to be discussed by researchers, administrators, individuals and society. This checklist can also be valuable to others to design or interpret studies based on claims databases.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Insurance Claim Review
/
Database Management Systems
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Drug Utilization Review
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Health Services Research
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
Aspects:
Ethics
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
En
Journal:
Health Policy
Journal subject:
PESQUISA EM SERVICOS DE SAUDE
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SAUDE PUBLICA
Year:
2001
Document type:
Article
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