Issues to consider when choosing and using large national databases for research of families

Authors
Moriarty, HJ Deatrick, JA Mahon, MM Feetham, SL Carroll, RM Shepard, MP Orsi, AJ
Citation
Hj. Moriarty et al., Issues to consider when choosing and using large national databases for research of families, W J NURS R, 21(2), 1999, pp. 143-153
Citations number
20
Categorie Soggetti
Public Health & Health Care Science
Journal title
WESTERN JOURNAL OF NURSING RESEARCH
ISSN journal
01939459 → ACNP
Volume
21
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
143 - 153
Database
ISI
SICI code
0193-9459(199904)21:2<143:ITCWCA>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
Secondary analysis of large national databases offers promise for research of families. In this article issues that the secondary analyst must conside r when choosing a database for research of families are described. Potentia l advantages and limitations of databases are discussed. Strategies to mini mize potential limitations are highlighted.