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Short report: Is regional paediatric surveillance useful? Experience in Wales
J R Sibert1, R J Morgan, H I O'Connell
1Departments of Child Health and Epidemiology, Statistics, and Public Health, University of Wales College of Medicine, Academic Centre, Llandough Hospital, Penarth CF64 2XX, UK. sibert@cf.ac.uk
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The Welsh Paediatric Surveillance Unit tracks uncommon childhood disorders in Wales using a monthly card system with over 90% return rates from paediatricians.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health Surveillance
Background:
- Established in 1994, the Welsh Paediatric Surveillance Unit monitors uncommon childhood disorders.
- It complements the efforts of the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit.
Purpose of the Study:
- To monitor the incidence and prevalence of uncommon childhood disorders in Wales.
Main Methods:
- Utilizes a monthly card return system for data collection.
- Information is gathered from consultant paediatricians across Wales.
- Achieves a return rate exceeding 90% for monthly data collection.
Main Results:
- The surveillance system is operational and effective.
- High participation rates ensure reliable data collection.
Conclusions:
- The Welsh Paediatric Surveillance Unit is a well-established and effective system for monitoring childhood disorders.
- The high return rate indicates strong engagement from paediatricians, supporting robust epidemiological data.
Abstract:
The Welsh Paediatric Surveillance Unit was established in 1994 to monitor the incidence and prevalence of a number of uncommon disorders of childhood in Wales. Its work complements that of the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit. Information from consultant paediatricians is obtained by means of a monthly card return system; return rate is over 90%.