October 25, 2006

Validation studies of the health improvement network (THIN) database for pharmacoepidemiology research

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Intervention

The Health Improvement Network (THIN) database

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Comparator

General Practice Research Database (GPRD)

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Outcome

Data validity

The THIN database is a valid data source for pharmacoepidemiology research, comparable to the GPRD.

THIN data that are collected outside of the GPRD appear as valid as the data collected as part of the GPRD.

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