LIMITATIONS of HOSPITAL DATA

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LIMITATIONS OF HOSPITAL DATA

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Limitations of Hospital Data :Limitations of Hospital Data Dr MM Islam


Limitations Of Hospital Data :Limitations Of Hospital Data Hospital admissions are selective in relation to- Personal characteristics Severity of disease Associated conditions Admission policies 21-Dec-08 Dr Islam 2


Limitations Of Hospital Data :Limitations Of Hospital Data Hospital records are not designed for research. They may be- Incomplete, illegible, or missing Variable in diagnostic quality Population(s) at risk (denominator) is (are) generally not defined. 21-Dec-08 Dr Islam 3


Limitations Of Hospital Data :Limitations Of Hospital Data 21-Dec-08 Dr Islam 4 Thanks