Validation of a claims‐based algorithm to identify cases of ulcerative colitis in Japan

Volume: 37, Issue: 3, Pages: 499 - 506
Published: Nov 26, 2021
Abstract
The prevalence of ulcerative colitis (UC) is increasing in Japan. Validated claims-based definitions are required to investigate the epidemiology of UC and its treatment and disease course in clinical practice. This study aimed to develop a claims-based algorithm for UC in Japan.A committee of epidemiologists, gastroenterologists, and internal medicine physicians developed a claims-based definition for UC, based on diagnostic codes and claims...
Paper Details
Title
Validation of a claims‐based algorithm to identify cases of ulcerative colitis in Japan
Published Date
Nov 26, 2021
Volume
37
Issue
3
Pages
499 - 506
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