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Validity of diagnostic coding within the General Practice Research Database: A systematic review

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Background The UK-based General Practice Research Database (GPRD) is a valuable source of longitudinal primary care records and is increasingly used for epidemiological research. Aim To conduct a systematic review of the literature on accuracy and completeness of diagnostic coding in the GPRD. Design of study Systematic review. Method Six electronic databases were searched using search terms relating to the GPRD, in association with terms synonymous with validity, accuracy, concordance, and r...

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10.3399/bjgp10X483562

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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
MSD
Department:
Primary Care Health Sciences
Role:
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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
MSD
Department:
Primary Care Health Sciences
Role:
Author
Journal:
British Journal of General Practice
Volume:
60
Issue:
572
Pages:
199-206
Publication date:
2010-03-01
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ISSN:
0960-1643
Language:
English
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pubs:116905
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uuid:4074c851-c278-4277-beeb-9cb96a8bf73b
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pubs:116905
Source identifiers:
116905
Deposit date:
2012-12-19

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