Researchers identify healthcare data defects, create software for easier defect detection

(University of Maryland Baltimore County) Researchers at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) have developed a method to investigate the quality of healthcare data using a systematic approach, which is based on creating a taxonomy for data defects thorough literature review and examination of data. Using that taxonomy, the researchers developed software that automatically detects data defects effectively and efficiently.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news