Database quality assessment in research in paramedicine: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The paramedic practice environment presents unique challenges to data documentation and access, as well as linkage to other parts of the healthcare system. Variable or unknown data quality can influence the validity of research in paramedicine. A number of database quality assessment (DQA) frameworks have been developed and used to evaluate data quality in other areas of healthcare. The extent these or other DQA practices have been applied to paramedic research is not known. Accordingly, this scoping review aims to describe the range, extent and nature of DQA practices within research in paramedicine.

Methods and analysis

This scoping review will follow established methods for the conduct (Johanna Briggs Institute; Arksey and O'Malley) and reporting (Preferred R

SUBMITTER: McDonald N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9289022 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature