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Perinatal information system: a methodological proposal

L Krauss Silva1

  • 1Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Ministry of Health, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

International Journal for Quality in Health Care : Journal of the International Society for Quality in Health Care
|June 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

This study details an information system for perinatal care research and quality assurance. It enables analysis of process-outcome relationships and effectiveness in maternal and infant health.

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Area of Science:

  • Perinatal Medicine
  • Health Informatics
  • Quality Improvement Science

Background:

  • Effective perinatal care requires robust data for research and quality assurance.
  • Existing systems may not adequately capture process-outcome relationships or patient severity.
  • Need for standardized data collection in maternal and infant health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development of a comprehensive information system for perinatal care.
  • To facilitate research on the effectiveness of perinatal interventions by analyzing process and outcome data.
  • To support quality assurance initiatives in perinatal healthcare.

Main Methods:

  • Methodology for selecting key perinatal problems and defining process indicators.
  • Specification of patient severity criteria for controlling confounding factors in outcome analysis.

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  • Development and description of a standardized recording format and data processing system.

    • Main Results:

    • The developed information system provides a structured approach to perinatal data collection.
    • The system facilitates detailed analysis of the relationship between care processes and health outcomes.
    • Methods for controlling confounding variables in outcome analysis are integrated.

    Conclusions:

    • The information system is a valuable tool for perinatal care research and quality improvement.
    • Effective utilization requires careful consideration of its application and limitations.
    • Standardized data collection enhances the ability to assess and improve perinatal outcomes.