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Linking Maternity Hospital Episode Statistics (HES) with birth registration and NHS Numbers for Babies (NN4B) data achieved high success rates. However, significant improvements in Maternity HES data quality and completeness are needed for future analyses.

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  • Public Health Surveillance
  • Maternal and Child Health

Background:

  • Maternity Hospital Episode Statistics (HES) data are crucial for national-level demographic and clinical insights.
  • Linking HES with birth registration and NHS Numbers for Babies (NN4B) enhances available data.
  • This study builds upon prior efforts to integrate these vital datasets.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility and success of linking Maternity HES data with birth registration and NN4B records.
  • To evaluate the quality and completeness of Maternity HES data using linked datasets.
  • To identify areas for improvement in data collection and linkage processes.

Main Methods:

  • Linked Maternity HES delivery and baby records with birth registration and NN4B data.
  • Utilized NHS Number and indirect identifiers for record linkage.
  • Assessed data quality and completeness by comparing linked records.

Main Results:

  • Achieved linkage rates of 91% for delivery records and 84% for baby records.
  • Found good agreement in specific data items (birthweight, sex, ethnicity) between datasets.
  • Identified significant missing data (over 25%) for key items like birthweight and gestational age in linked Maternity HES records.

Conclusions:

  • A high linkage rate was achieved, but the methodology requires simplification for future use.
  • Urgent improvements in the quality and completeness of Maternity HES data are necessary.
  • Enhanced data quality will maximize the benefits of future data linkage initiatives.