The retrospective chart review: important methodological considerations

In this paper, we review and discuss ten common methodological mistakes found in retrospective chart reviews. The retrospective chart review is a widely applicable research methodology that can be used by healthcare disciplines as a means to direct subsequent prospective investigations. In many case...

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Main Authors: Vassar Matt, Holzmann Matthew
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korea Health Personnel Licensing Examination Institute 2013-11-01
Series:Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions
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Online Access:http://www.jeehp.org/upload/jeehp-10-12.pdf
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description In this paper, we review and discuss ten common methodological mistakes found in retrospective chart reviews. The retrospective chart review is a widely applicable research methodology that can be used by healthcare disciplines as a means to direct subsequent prospective investigations. In many cases in this review, we have also provided suggestions or accessible resources that researchers can apply as a “best practices” guide when planning, conducting, or reviewing this investigative method.
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The retrospective chart review: important methodological considerations
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Chart review
Medical record
Methodology
Retrospective review
title The retrospective chart review: important methodological considerations
title_full The retrospective chart review: important methodological considerations
title_fullStr The retrospective chart review: important methodological considerations
title_full_unstemmed The retrospective chart review: important methodological considerations
title_short The retrospective chart review: important methodological considerations
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topic Best practices
Chart review
Medical record
Methodology
Retrospective review
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