Few studies have assessed the accuracy of administrative data for identifying multiple sclerosis (MS) patients.To validate administrative data algorithms for MS, and describe the burden and epidemiology over time in Ontario, Canada.We employed a validated search strategy to identify all MS patients within electronic medical records, to identify patients with and without MS (reference standard). We then developed and validated different combinations of administrative data for algorithms. The most accurate algorithm was used to estimate the burden and epidemiology of MS over time.The accuracy of the algorithm of one hospitalisation or five physician billings over 2 years provided both high sensitivity (84
作者:Jessica, Widdifield;Noah M, Ivers;Jacqueline, Young;Diane, Green;Liisa, Jaakkimainen;Debra A, Butt;Paul, O'Connor;Simon, Hollands;Karen, Tu
来源:Multiple sclerosis (Houndmills, Basingstoke, England) 2015 年 21卷 8期