Individual-Level Linkage of Primary and Secondary Data from Three Sources for Comprehensive Analyses of Low Birthweight Effects
Druschke, D.; Arnold, K.; Heinrich, L.; Reichert, J.; Rüdiger, M.; Schmitt, J. · Das Gesundheitswesen · 2020 · Heft S 02 · S. S108 bis S116
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Aim of the study The linkage of primary and secondary data is becoming an increasingly popular approach in healthcare research, but involves some challenges for all involved parties, for example due to data protection requirements. The aim of this article is to systematically outline the methods used and experiences made during a cohort study in the field of pediatric health care research (EcoCare-PIn) that involved access to and linkage of three different data sources. Particular focus is placed on the necessary regulatory measures with regard to data access and data linkage as well as on data validation to ens…
