Validation of self-reported cardiovascular problems in childhood cancer survivors by contacting general practitioners: feasibility and results

Validation of self-reported cardiovascular problems in childhood cancer survivors by contacting general practitioners: feasibility and results

Abstract Background Epidemiological studies often rely on self-reported health problems and validation greatly improves study quality. In a study of late effects after childhood cancer, we validated self-reported cardiovascular problems by contacting general practitioners (GPs). This paper describes...

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Main Authors: Eva-Maria Hau, Tomáš Sláma, Stefan Essig, Gisela Michel, Laura Wengenroth, Eva Bergstraesser, Nicolas X. von der Weid, Christina Schindera, Claudia E. Kuehni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:BMC Primary Care
Subjects:
Validation study
Questionnaire
General practitioners
Childhood cancer survivors
Cohort study
Cardiovascular disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-024-02322-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-024-02322-7

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