Characterisation and validation of lactation information from structured electronic health records for use in pharmacoepidemiological studies.

Hibo H MohamedKirsten EhresmannElisabeth M SeburgGabriela Vazquez-BenitezEllen W DemerathDavid A FieldsKimberly K VescoElyse O KharbandaKristin Palmsten

Published in: Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology (2024)

Breastfeeding information in structured EHR fields have the potential to accurately classify lactation status. The validity of these data should be assessed in populations with a lower breastfeeding prevalence.

Keyphrases

electronic health record
human milk
dairy cows
preterm infants
clinical decision support
low birth weight
health information
adverse drug
risk factors
case control
genetic diversity
preterm birth