In this study, we examined the appropriateness of various denominator definitions to be used for CPCSSN data. Based on results from this study, we found the use of 2YCG or 3YCG created using table appropriate date variables with data from CPCSSN Encounters, Encounter Diagnosis, Medications and Billing tables provides a patient denominator that closely resembles […]
Abstract The Canadian Primary Care Sentinel Surveillance Network (CPCSSN) provides a rich repository of electronic medical record (EMR) data from over 1,500 primary care providers and approximately 2 million patients across Canada. This report evaluates the applicability of CPCSSN data for mental health research, focusing on its utility in diagnosing, treating, and monitoring mental health […]
Morkem R, Salman A, Herman C, Shah R, Barber D. CPCSSN Data and Information Quality: An Opportunity for Enhancing Canadian Primary Care Data. Kingston, ON. Canadian Primary Care Sentinel Surveillance Network; April 2023. The Canadian Primary Care Sentinel Surveillance Network (CPCSSN) is Canada’s first electronic medical record (EMR) surveillance system and aims to improve primary […]