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Records as a data source: the case for health visitor records.

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  • 1Department of Nursing Studies, King's College London, University of London.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|November 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Health visitor records offer valuable epidemiological data for research. While rich in information, researchers must acknowledge potential deficiencies in these health records for accurate analysis.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • Health records are increasingly utilized as a data source for research.
  • The reliability of specific health record types for research requires thorough evaluation.
  • Health visitor records represent a potentially underutilized data source.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine health records as a source of research data.
  • To evaluate the reliability of health visitor records as a data source using a case study approach.

Main Methods:

  • A case study methodology was employed.
  • Analysis focused on the content and context of health visitor records.

Main Results:

  • Health visitor records were identified as a potentially rich source of epidemiological data.
  • Deficiencies within these records were acknowledged as limitations.

Conclusions:

  • Health visitor records can significantly contribute to epidemiological research.
  • Acknowledging and addressing the limitations of health visitor records is crucial for their effective use in research.

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