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Positive predictive value of a register‐based algorithm using the Danish National Registries to identify suicidal events

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It is not possible to fully assess intention of self‐harm and suicidal events using information from administrative databases. We conducted a validation study of intention of suicide attempts/self‐harm contacts identified… Click to show full abstract

It is not possible to fully assess intention of self‐harm and suicidal events using information from administrative databases. We conducted a validation study of intention of suicide attempts/self‐harm contacts identified by a commonly applied Danish register‐based algorithm (DK‐algorithm) based on hospital discharge diagnosis and emergency room contacts.

Keywords: based algorithm; positive predictive; suicidal events; predictive value; register based

Journal Title: Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety
Year Published: 2018

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