Validation of case-finding algorithms derived from administrative data for identifying adults living with human immunodeficiency virus infection.

Validation of case-finding algorithms derived from administrative data for identifying adults living with human immunodeficiency virus infection.

OBJECTIVE: We sought to validate a case-finding algorithm for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection using administrative health databases in Ontario, Canada. METHODS: We constructed 48 case-finding algorithms using combinations of physician billing claims, hospital and emergency room separati...

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Main Authors: Tony Antoniou, Brandon Zagorski, Mona R Loutfy, Carol Strike, Richard H Glazier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3128093?pdf=render

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