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. 2022 Jun;11(2):100797.
doi: 10.1016/j.imr.2021.100797. Epub 2021 Oct 15.

A brief introduction to research based on real-world evidence: Considering the Korean National Health Insurance Service database

Eun Kyoung Ahn  1
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A brief introduction to research based on real-world evidence: Considering the Korean National Health Insurance Service database

Eun Kyoung Ahn. Integr Med Res. 2022 Jun.
No abstract available

Keywords: National health insurance service database; Real-world data; Real-world evidence.

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Conflict of interest statement

The author has no conflict of interest to declare.

Figures

Fig 1
Fig. 1
The study design based on RWD. A flowchart describing type of clinical research study designs and their categorization. Observational study is a sub-concept of analytical study, and cohort, case-control, case-crossover, cross-sectional, and self-controlled case series study can be performed as detailed research designs of it.
Fig 2
Fig. 2
Data sharing process from two type of Korean health insurance claim database A schematic flowchart describing data sharing process of two type of Korean health insurance claim database. 1st step is that the researcher obtains intuitional review board (IRB) approval. Participate in the data sharing review process in accordance with the procedures of each organizations. The procedures for the two institutions are almost identical. However, in HIRA, consultation with the person in charge before the data request process is added.
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