Validity of administrative health data case definitions for identifying polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Study question

What is the validity of published administrative health data case definitions of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) compared with reference standards?

Summary answer

Due to the limited number of eligible studies, drawing definitive conclusions is challenging; however, this review highlights significant gaps and variability in current PCOS case definitions, underscoring the need for standardized case definitions in future research.

What is known already

Administrative health data offer the opportunity to evaluate health outcomes and disease epidemiology at a population-level. Currently, the validity of existing administrative health data case definitions for PCOS is unknown.

Study design, size, duration

A systematic review of the literature was cond

SUBMITTER: Hu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12314147 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature