The retrospective chart review: important methodological considerations.
- Author:
Vassar MATT
1
;
Holzmann MATTHEW
Author Information
1. Office of Educational Development, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, Tulsa, OK, USA. matt.vassar@okstate.edu
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Best practices;
Chart review;
Medical record;
Methodology;
Retrospective review
- MeSH:
Delivery of Health Care;
Medical Records;
Practice Guidelines as Topic;
Research Design;
Retrospective Studies*
- From:Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions
2013;10(1):12-
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
In this paper, we review and discuss ten common methodological mistakes found in retrospective chart reviews. The retrospective chart review is a widely applicable research methodology that can be used by healthcare disciplines as a means to direct subsequent prospective investigations. In many cases in this review, we have also provided suggestions or accessible resources that researchers can apply as a "best practices" guide when planning, conducting, or reviewing this investigative method.
