Comparison of Fracture Identification Using Different Definitions in Healthcare Administrative (Claims) Data

Comparison of Fracture Identification Using Different Definitions in Healthcare Administrative (Claims) Data

We identified inconsistency in fracture definitions in a prior review of studies that utilized claims data. Here, we aimed to compare fracture rates estimated using thirteen hip and seven radius/ulna fracture definitions. Our primary analysis compared results in a cohort of 120,363 older adults trea...

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Main Authors: Natalia Konstantelos, Andrea M. Burden, Angela M. Cheung, Sandra Kim, Paul Grootendorst, Suzanne M. Cadarette
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Pharmacy
Subjects:
drug safety
research methodology
osteoporotic fractures
osteoporosis
pharmacoepidemiology
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4787/11/2/53

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