Creating rare epilepsy cohorts using keyword search in electronic health records.

Kristen Barbour Niu Tian Elissa G YozawitzSteven WolfPatricia E McGoldrickTristan T SandsAaron NelsonNatasha BasmaZachary M Grinspan

Published in: Epilepsia (2023)

Keyword search is an effective method for cohort creation. These findings can improve identification and surveillance of individuals with rare epilepsies and promote their referral to specialty clinics, clinical research, and support groups.

Keyphrases

electronic health record
primary care
clinical decision support
public health
adverse drug
medical students
temporal lobe epilepsy