The importance of including aliases in data linkage with vulnerable populations

The importance of including aliases in data linkage with vulnerable populations

Abstract Background Records pertaining to individuals whose identity cannot be verified with legal documentation may contain errors, or be incorrect by intention of the individual. Probabilistic data linkage, especially in vulnerable populations where the incidence of such records may be higher, mus...

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Main Authors: Holly Tibble, Hsei Di Law, Matthew J. Spittal, Rosemary Karmel, Rohan Borschmann, Katie Hail-Jares, Laura A. Thomas, Stuart A. Kinner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Subjects:
Data linkage
Probabilistic
Aliases
Vulnerable
Indigenous
Youth
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12874-018-0536-4

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