Racial Misclassification of American Indian and Alaska Native People in the Electronic Medical Record: An Unexpected Hurdle in a Retrospective Medical Record Cohort Study.
Ann Marie Rusk, Alanna M Chamberlain, Jamie Felzer, Yvonne Bui, Christi A Patten, Christopher C Destephano, Matthew A Rank, Roberto P Benzo, Cassie C Kennedy
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Abstract
Unlabelled: Electronic health record data represent a rich data source; however, data accuracy must be considered prior to reporting health outcomes among American Indian and Alaska Native people. Using a hybrid approach to harmonizing data from multiple sources represents a valid method of assessing data integrity in this population.
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The Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR) is a highly respected publication in the field of health informatics and health services. With a founding date in 1999, JMIR has been a pioneer in the field for over two decades.
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