The promise and peril of database research: Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
Abstract
The emergence of electronic medical records, administrative claims data, and national registries has transformed how clinical outcomes are studied by providing accessible, high-value tools for examining real-world care, enabling analyses of rare events, and revealing patterns of care that are beyond the scope of prospective trials. These resources have informed guidelines, shaped policy, and supported quality improvement initiatives across multiple specialties.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Research Data Management Practices
Advanced Database Systems and Queries
Scientific Computing and Data Management
Publication details
- Journal / source
- JTCVS Open
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Volume
- 30
- Pages
- 101618–101618
- Publication date
- 11 February 2026
- Language
- EN