Peaks and Pits of Using Large Data Bases to Measure Quality of Care
- 1 January 1990
- journal article
- Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care
- Vol. 6 (2) , 253-262
- https://doi.org/10.1017/s0266462300000775
Abstract
This review of the advantages (peaks) and problems (pits) of large data bases to study quality contrasts their suitability with randomized control trials. Researchers need to advise policymakers and others about whenstatisticallysignificant differences in quality are alsopoliticallyandsociallysignificant and deserve responsible reactions.Keywords
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