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Hak DJ, Mackowiak JI, Irwin DE, et al. Real-World Evidence: A Review of Real-World Data Sources Used in Orthopaedic Research. J Orthop Trauma. 2021;35:S6-S12doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000002038.
Hak, D. J., Mackowiak, J. I., Irwin, D. E., Aldridge, M. L., & Mack, C. D. (2021). Real-World Evidence: A Review of Real-World Data Sources Used in Orthopaedic Research. Journal of orthopaedic trauma, 35S6-S12. https://doi.org/10.1097/BOT.0000000000002038
Hak, David J, et al. "Real-World Evidence: A Review of Real-World Data Sources Used in Orthopaedic Research." Journal of orthopaedic trauma vol. 35 (2021): S6-S12. doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/BOT.0000000000002038
Hak DJ, Mackowiak JI, Irwin DE, Aldridge ML, Mack CD. Real-World Evidence: A Review of Real-World Data Sources Used in Orthopaedic Research. J Orthop Trauma. 2021 Mar 01;35:S6-S12. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000002038. PMID: 33587540.
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J Orthop Trauma. 2021 Mar 01;35:S6-S12. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000002038.

Real-World Evidence: A Review of Real-World Data Sources Used in Orthopaedic Research.

Journal of orthopaedic trauma

David J Hak, John I Mackowiak, Debra E Irwin, Molly L Aldridge, Christina D Mack

Affiliations

  1. Hughston Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeons, Central Florida Regional Hospital, Sanford, FL.
  2. Center for Outcomes Research, Cedar Point NC.
  3. IBM Watson Health, Durham, NC.
  4. Aldridge Medical Writing & Consulting, Chapel Hill, NC; and.
  5. IQVIA Real-World Solutions, Durham, NC.

PMID: 33587540 DOI: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000002038

Abstract

SUMMARY: Real-world data (RWD) play an increasingly important role in orthopaedics as demonstrated by the rapidly growing number of publications using registry, administrative, and other databases. Each type of RWD source has its strengths and weaknesses, as does each specific database. Linkages between real-world data sets provide even greater utility and value for research than single data sources. The unique qualities of an RWD data source and all data linkages should be considered before use. Close attention to data quality and use of appropriate analysis methods can help alleviate concerns about validity of orthopaedic studies using RWD. This article describes the main types of RWD used in orthopaedics and provides brief descriptions and a sample listing of publications from selected, key data sources.

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