reviewClinical EpidemiologyNov 1, 2015GOLD OA

The Danish National Patient Registry: a review of content, data quality, and research potential

MSMorten SchmidtSASigrún Alba Jóhannesdóttir SchmidtJLJakob Lynge SandegaardVEVéra EhrensteinLPLars Pedersen

Aarhus University Hospital · Statens Serum Institut

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Abstract

Background

The Danish National Patient Registry (DNPR) is one of the world's oldest nationwide hospital registries and is used extensively for research. Many studies have validated algorithms for identifying health events in the DNPR, but the reports are fragmented and no overview exists.

Objectives

To review the content, data quality, and research potential of the DNPR.

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Keywords
  • Danish
  • Medicine
  • Patient registry
  • Quality (philosophy)
  • Family medicine
  • Data science
  • Pediatrics
  • Computer science
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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