Using the RECORD guidelines to improve transparent reporting of studies based on routinely collected data

Abstract

<jats:p>Transparent reporting of routinely-collected data studies is key to producing valid and reliableresearch that can inform decisions about patient care and health systems. This article discussessome of the unique challenges in using these data sources, and explains how the REporting of studiesConducted using Observational Routinely-collected Data (RECORD) guidelines were developed tohelp researchers and journals to maintain a high level of quality in reporting of healthcare studiesusing routinely-collected data.</jats:p>