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Local audits are crucial for ensuring the accuracy of hip fracture data submitted to the National Hip Fracture Database (NHFD). This study found significant inaccuracies in operation codes and demographics, highlighting the need for data integrity checks.

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  • Health Informatics

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  • The National Hip Fracture Database (NHFD) collects data on hip fracture patients to monitor care quality.
  • Accurate data is essential for effective quality improvement initiatives and research.

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  • To audit the accuracy of data submitted by a Level I major trauma center to the NHFD.
  • To compare NHFD records with locally held patient data for hip fracture episodes.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of 2036 hip fracture patient records from July 2009 to June 2014.
  • Comparison of NHFD data against locally maintained patient information.

Main Results:

  • Demographic data inaccuracies were found in nine patients.
  • Operation code accuracy was low (0.637), with variable sensitivity and specificity.
  • Accuracy for cementation (0.932 sensitivity, 0.713 specificity) and total hip arthroplasty (0.739 sensitivity, 0.983 specificity) varied.
  • Mortality data accuracy was high (0.942 overall), but specificity was low (0.419).

Conclusions:

  • Local audits of data integrity submitted to the NHFD are necessary.
  • Underlying data quality issues can impact the reliability of national registries.
  • Continuous data validation is recommended to ensure accurate reporting of hip fracture care.