Evaluation of record linkage between a large healthcare provider and the Utah Population Database.
Electronically linked datasets have become an important part of clinical research. Information from multiple sources can be used to identify comorbid conditions and patient outcomes, measure use of healthcare services, and enrich demographic and clinical variables of interest. Innovative approaches for creating research infrastructure beyond a traditional data system are necessary.
Author(s): DuVall, Scott L, Fraser, Alison M, Rowe, Kerry, Thomas, Alun, Mineau, Geraldine P
DOI: 10.1136/amiajnl-2011-000335