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Measuring health care effectiveness. Research and policy implications
International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care
|January 1, 1990
Summary
High-quality administrative data and robust research infrastructure are crucial for effective research. This study examines the quality of administrative data and the supporting infrastructure for ongoing effectiveness research efforts.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Data Science
Background:
- Effectiveness research is vital for informing healthcare decisions and policies.
- The quality of data and research infrastructure directly impacts the reliability of research findings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the critical role of administrative data quality in effectiveness research.
- To examine the infrastructure necessary for supporting ongoing effectiveness research.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on administrative data quality.
- Analysis of infrastructure requirements for large-scale research efforts.
Main Results:
- Administrative data quality is often variable and requires rigorous validation.
- A strong research infrastructure, including data management and analytical capabilities, is essential.
Conclusions:
- Improving administrative data quality is paramount for advancing effectiveness research.
- Investment in robust research infrastructure is necessary to ensure the validity and impact of effectiveness studies.