The validity of using ICD-9 codes and pharmacy records to identify patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Cooke, Colin R

The validity of using ICD-9 codes and pharmacy records to identify patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. [electronic resource] - BMC health services research Feb 2011 - 37 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.; Validation Study

1472-6963

10.1186/1472-6963-11-37 doi


Aged
Female
Humans
International Classification of Diseases
Logistic Models
Male
Medical Records
Middle Aged
Pharmacies--statistics & numerical data
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive--diagnosis
United States--epidemiology
United States Department of Veterans Affairs