Conducting record review studies in clinical practice.
Siddharth Sarkar1, Divya Seshadri2
1Senior Resident, Department of Psychiatry, JIPMER , Puducherry, India .
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|November 12, 2014
Summary
Clinical record reviews utilize existing data for research, offering a resource-efficient method for answering clinical questions. However, data limitations and record quality can impact study outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Clinical Research Methodology
Background:
- Clinical record review leverages existing patient data to address clinical queries.
- This method is resource-efficient but can be limited by data availability and quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of conducting clinical record reviews.
- To serve as a reference for researchers undertaking chart reviews.
Main Methods:
- Defining the research question.
- Identifying suitable data sources (e.g., case charts, registries).
- Developing a data extraction plan, data extraction, error checking, analysis, and dissemination.
Main Results:
- Clinical record reviews offer a feasible approach for specific clinical questions.
- Potential limitations include incomplete records and data retrieval challenges.
Conclusions:
- This paper outlines the systematic process for clinical record reviews.
- Ethical considerations, including informed consent and confidentiality, are crucial.
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