Research Resources: Data Sources

In an earlier Research Tip, it was mentioned that the use of retrospective data is usually easier, given the limited time available for study completion by a resident. In a presentation at the 2004 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, Dr. Beth Devine of the University of Washington discusses a number of internal and external data sources. Internal resources that she discusses include medical records, adverse event reports, prescription claims data and purchasing data. External resources that she discusses include both public and proprietary data sets, such as the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

To hear Devine’s discussion of available data sources, visit the ASHP 39th Midyear Clinical Meeting Synchronized Presentations and select "Quality Practice Research, Part 2." In this discussion, Devine also provides many other useful tips for conducting research during the residency year.

Also see:

Establishing Timelines
Evaluating the Existing Evidence
Developing the Research Question, Part I
Developing the Reseach Question, Part II
Efficacy vs. Effectiveness
Writing Specific Aims
Hypothesis Statements
Study Design
Survey Research
Gaining Institutional Support
Biostatistics
Human Subjects Protections, Part I
Human Subjects Protections, Part II
Data Collection, Display and Manipulation
Grant Submissions, Part I
Grant Submissions, Part II
Grant Submissions, Part III
Research Presentations
Submitting a Manuscript

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Research Resources: Data Sources

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