The Chang Gung Research Database-A multi-institutional electronic medical records database for real-world epidemiological studies in Taiwan.

Shih-Chieh ShaoYuk-Ying ChanYea-Huei Kao YangSwu-Jane LinMing-Jui HungRong-Nan ChienChi-Chun LaiEdward Chia-Cheng Lai

Published in: Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety (2019)

The CGRD could serve as the basis for accurate estimates in medical studies. However, researchers should pay special attention to selection biases since patients' characteristics from CGRD differ from those of the national database.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
adverse drug
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
healthcare
working memory
case control
emergency department
high resolution
patient reported outcomes