Completing Records-Based Research Within the Military: A User's Guide

Abstract

Many of the orthopaedic studies completed within the military come from records-based research. This methodological article will assist researchers in completing such studies by highlighting the experiences and lessons learned from a recent retrospective study on amputees. Specifically, this article provides details on the various data sources available within the military, and how to access those systems, and offers general advice for the completion of retrospective studies using Department of Defense data systems. Although there are many obstacles that need to be overcome in order to successfully complete records-based research within the military, the authors hope this article will aid investigators in the completion of future projects.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA615015

Entities

People

  • Chad A. Krueger
  • Joseph C Wenke
  • Wendy Ching

Organizations

  • United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan Conflict
  • Agreements
  • Combat Casualty Care
  • Combat Injuries
  • Data Centers
  • Department Of Defense
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Institutional Review Board
  • Iraqi-War
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Medicine
  • Military Personnel
  • Therapy
  • Training
  • Wound Infections
  • Wounds And Injuries

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  • Technical Research and Report Writing.