Welcome to LinQ Explorer External Guide

This guide helps you understand how to use LinQ Explorer to build patient cohorts and analyze cohort data. Learn how to navigate the application and access key analytics features.

How to Create a Cohort

Follow these simple steps to create and analyze a patient cohort:

  1. Go to Dashboard
    Click on "Dashboard" in the sidebar to access the main cohort management screen.
  2. Click "+ New Cohort"
    A popup will appear asking you to enter a name for your cohort. Enter a descriptive name and click Save.
  3. Define Inclusion Criteria
    Add criteria that patients must meet to be included. Select from demographics, diagnosis codes, procedures, medications, lab results, or clinical notes.
  4. Add Exclusion Criteria (Optional)
    After adding inclusion criteria, define conditions to exclude specific patients from your cohort.
  5. Click "Build"
    Generate your cohort results. The system will calculate patient counts based on your criteria.
  6. Save and Analyze
    Save your cohort, then use the "Analyze" icon in the All Cohorts Table to access deep analytics.

Key Analytics Features

After building a cohort, you can access the following analytics views by clicking the Analyze icon from the All Cohorts Table View:

Getting Started

New to LinQ Explorer? Start with these essential guides: