Evaluation of the reported data linkage process and associated quality issues for linked routinely collected healthcare data in multimorbidity research: a systematic methodology review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of this systematic review was to examine how the record linkage process is reported in multimorbidity research.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted in Medline, Web of Science and Embase using predefined search terms, and inclusion and exclusion criteria. Published studies from 2010 to 2020 using linked routinely collected data for multimorbidity research were included. Information was extracted on how the linkage process was reported, which conditions were studied together, which data sources were used, as well as challenges encountered during the linkage process or with the linked dataset.

Results

Twenty studies were included. Fourteen studies received the linked dataset from a trusted third party. Eight studies reported variables used f

SUBMITTER: Elstad M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10174005 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature