Background processes to obtain ethical and data linkage approval for a data driven quality improvement program to prevent hospitalisation and improve care of people living with heart disease

International Journal of Development Research

Volume: 
09
Article ID: 
16251
3 pages
Research Article

Background processes to obtain ethical and data linkage approval for a data driven quality improvement program to prevent hospitalisation and improve care of people living with heart disease

Hafiz, N., Hyun, K. and Redfern, J.

Abstract: 

The use of state-wide linked data is growing in research as it can provide an efficient and cost-effective way to obtain robust data from large populations. However, acquiring linked data from multiple states and territories in Australia have rarely been done due to the complexities regarding the different ethical requirements across the jurisdictions. The paper provides an overall understanding of the development and complex processes that were undertaken in order to obtain and link state-wide administrative data for the quality improvement in primary care to prevent hospitalisations and improve Effectiveness and efficiency of care for people living with heart disease (QUEL) study.

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