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The REporting of Studies Conducted Using Observational Routinely-Collected Health Data (RECORD) Statement: Methods
Stuart G Nicholls1, Pauline Quach2, Erik von Elm3
1Department of Epidemiology and Community Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada; Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, Canada.
Developing the REporting of studies Conducted using Observational Routinely-collected health Data (RECORD) statement involved stakeholder input. This ensures better reporting of methodological issues in observational research using routinely collected health data.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Observational Studies
- Comparative Effectiveness
Background:
- Routinely collected health data (RCD) are increasingly used for various research types.
- Existing reporting guidelines do not fully address RCD-specific issues.
- The need for a dedicated reporting guideline for RCD research is evident.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine stakeholder priorities for developing the RECORD statement.
- To guide the creation of a reporting checklist for studies using RCD.
- To enhance the quality and transparency of RCD-based research.
Main Methods:
- Two modified electronic Delphi surveys were administered to stakeholders.
- Qualitative analysis of the first survey identified key themes.
- Quantitative prioritization and stakeholder feedback refined the checklist.
Main Results:
- The qualitative survey yielded 10 overarching and 13 STROBE-derived themes.
- Key priorities included disease/exposure algorithms, population characteristics, and data characteristics.
- Quantitative survey results varied by manuscript section, informing final revisions.
Conclusions:
- The RECORD statement was developed with diverse stakeholder input.
- It provides a reporting checklist tailored for observational research using RCD.
- Findings highlight unique aspects of RCD studies and the need for improved methodological reporting.
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