Research with Medical Chart Data: Retrospective Chart Reviews

Retrospective chart reviews involve the systematic examination of data originally collected for clinical care in medical records to answer specific research questions. It requires careful attention to data quality, privacy, and ethical considerations.

• Presentation: Retrospective Chart Reviews by Dr. Michelle Howard and Jeffrey Templeton, Research Knowledge and Skill Builder [Video | Slides]
• Journal article: Matt, V., & Matthew, H. (2013). The retrospective chart review: important methodological considerations. Journal of educational evaluation for health professions, 10.
• Presentation: Using Electronic Medical Record data for primary care research – Jen Lawson and Shuaib Hafid [Video | Slides]
• Tutorial: McMaster Chart Review Research Ethics Tutorial