This report has been archived. Content previously included in this report can now be found at COVID-19 register and linked data set and COVID-19 linked data set: Linkage results.
This is an initial summary report on the project ‘Establishing a COVID-19 linked data set’. The purpose of the report is to describe the aims, benefits, methods and some high level first results of the linkage. The report will be a resource for future researchers wanting to use the data. Future updates of this report will include more detailed analysis of linked data once available
- Cat. no: PHE 316
Findings from this report:
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The AIHW has established a COVID-19 linked data set
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Over 90% of records supplied for the project were linked
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The project will strengthen evidence-based public health and health system planning for future pandemics
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The linked data can be used to monitor the outcomes and health system use of people who have had COVID-19