Examining the quality of name code record linkage: what is the impact on death and cancer risk estimates? A validation study

Examining the quality of name code record linkage: what is the impact on death and cancer risk estimates? A validation study

Abstract Objective: To examine the validity and impact of record linkage using name code compared to full name records. Methods: A registry of 45,419 opioid substitution clients (1985–2007) was linked with national population‐based death and cancer registries using registrant's name, date of bi...

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Main Authors: Alexander Swart, Nicola S. Meagher, Marina T. van Leeuwen, Kun Zhao, Andrew Grulich, Limin Mao, Deborah Anne Randall, Louisa Degenhardt, Lucy Burns, Dianne O'Connell, Janaki Amin, Claire M. Vajdic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-04-01
Series:Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
Subjects:
record linkage
name code
accuracy
validity
sensitivity
specificity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1111/1753-6405.12287

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