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Anthony, DenisAffiliation
University of DerbyIssue Date
2019-04-30
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This chapter shows some of the ways to use online resources in health research. It looks not only at internet-based data sources but also more widely at some of the clinical databases to illustrate the advantages and limitations of using these for research. In general, using internet-based resources can be make health research quicker and less labour intensive with rapid access to data and references. It can also provide tools to carry out data collection and analysis. However, researchers may have to learn how to use the tools available and not all health data are available. Some clinical databases are closed systems for reasons of patient confidentiality. These systems may be web-based but are on intranets rather than on the public internet with wider access – such as those that are part of hospital information and support systems (HISS).Citation
Anthony, D. (2019) 'Online research in health' in Saks, M. & Allsop, J. (eds.) 'Researching health'. London: Sage, pp. 1-30.Publisher
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