Linking data for health services research: a framework and instructional guide
Dusetzina SB, Tyree S, Meyer AM, Meyer A, Green L, Carpenter WR
Record ID 32014001114
English
Authors' objectives:
This report serves as a conceptual framework for data linkage in the context of CER. The report defines the requirements for high-quality record linkage of registries to other data sources and describes the strengths and limitations of different approaches. By explaining the spectrum of activities involved, it serves as an instructional guide for researchers designing new CER studies using patient registries linked with other
secondary data sources. Through this report, we provide an overview of linkage from registries to administrative claims, including considerations for researchers, data managers, information technology managers, and other stakeholders who are likely to be involved in the process of data linkage. We also apply the data linkage framework to a real-world problem and discuss the results.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2014
URL for published report:
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/ehc/products/494/1978/registries-linking-records-methods-report-140929.pdf
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Humans
- Outcome Assessment, Health Care
Contact
Organisation Name:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Contact Address:
Center for Outcomes and Evidence Technology Assessment Program, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850, USA. Tel: +1 301 427 1610; Fax: +1 301 427 1639;
Contact Name:
martin.erlichman@ahrq.hhs.gov
Contact Email:
martin.erlichman@ahrq.hhs.gov
Copyright:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
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