Validation of diagnosis codes to identify side of colon in an electronic health record registry

Validation of diagnosis codes to identify side of colon in an electronic health record registry

Abstract Background The use of real-world data to generate evidence requires careful assessment and validation of critical variables before drawing clinical conclusions. Prospective clinical trial data suggest that anatomic origin of colon cancer impacts prognosis and treatment effectiveness. As an...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Patricia Luhn, Deborah Kuk, Gillis Carrigan, Nathan Nussbaum, Rachael Sorg, Rebecca Rohrer, Melisa G. Tucker, Brandon Arnieri, Michael D. Taylor, Neal J. Meropol
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Subjects:
Diagnosis code
Metastatic colorectal cancer
Electronic medical record
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12874-019-0824-7

Internet

http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12874-019-0824-7

Similar Items