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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