Research strategies that result in optimal data collection from the patient medical record.
Data obtained from the patient medical record are often a component of clinical research led by nurse investigators. The rigor of the data collection methods correlates to the reliability of the data and, ultimately, the analytical outcome of the study. Research strategies for reliable data collection from the patient medical record include the development of a precise data collection tool, the use of a coding manual, and ongoing communication with research staff.
W.F. Connell School of Nursing, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, USA. katherine.gregory.2@bc.edu
Katherine E
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Gregory
Lucy
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D059019:Clinical Coding / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015400:Clinical Nursing Research / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration; D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008499:Medical Records / Q000145:classification; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012107:Research Design