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Completing records-based research within the military: a user's guide.

Chad A Krueger¹, Wendy Ching, Joseph C Wenke

¹Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX, USA. chad.krueger@amedd.army.mil

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|March 2, 2013

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This article guides researchers on conducting military orthopaedic studies using records-based research. It shares experiences and lessons learned from a retrospective study on amputees, detailing data sources and access within the Department of Defense.

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Area of Science:

Orthopaedic Surgery
Military Medicine
Retrospective Research Methodology

Background:

Military orthopaedic research frequently relies on records-based studies.
Conducting such research presents unique challenges and requires specific methodological considerations.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide methodological guidance for military records-based orthopaedic research.
To share experiences and lessons learned from a retrospective study involving military amputees.
To detail data sources and access within Department of Defense systems for research.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of Department of Defense data systems.
Focus on a specific case study of military amputees.
Identification and description of available military data sources and access protocols.

Main Results:

Outlined specific data sources within military health systems.
Provided practical advice on navigating Department of Defense data systems.
Highlighted common obstacles and strategies for overcoming them in military records-based research.

Conclusions:

Records-based research in the military, particularly for orthopaedic studies, is feasible with careful planning.
Understanding and accessing Department of Defense data systems is crucial for successful retrospective studies.
This methodological article aims to facilitate future military health research, especially concerning amputee populations.