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An evaluation of the recording of folic acid use in the South West Congenital Anomaly Register

Mytton, Julie; Harrison, Viv; McLoughlin, Aileen; Thompson, Rosie; Overton, Tim

Authors

Viv Harrison

Aileen McLoughlin

Rosie Thompson

Tim Overton



Abstract

Objective: Some congenital anomaly registers arc collecting data on risk factors for pregnancies affected by anomalies; yet the quality of that information is rarely assessed. We assessed the quality of the risk factor data in the South West Congenital Anomaly Register (SWCAR) through a review of the data held on folic acid use. in cases of neural tube defect (NTD). Methods: We reviewed all cases of NTD reported to SWCAR over 2 years and compared information held in the register with that in handwritten and computerised prenatal records, where available. Results: Data on folic acid use was recorded in only 41 (36.9%) of the prenatal records of the 111 cases of NTDs reviewed. Information on any folic acid use in the prenatal records was transferred to the register in all instances where it existed. Information on the time of taking folic acid or not taking folic acid was rarely recorded in prenatal records. Conclusion: Incomplete recording of folic acid use and timing in prenatal records has limited the ability of SWCAR to collect accurate information on folic acid use in cases of NTDs. Minimal recording information on folic acid use in prenatal records is suggested. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Citation

Mytton, J., Harrison, V., McLoughlin, A., Thompson, R., & Overton, T. (2008). An evaluation of the recording of folic acid use in the South West Congenital Anomaly Register. Prenatal Diagnosis, 28(8), 722-726. https://doi.org/10.1002/pd.2034

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Aug 1, 2008
Journal Prenatal Diagnosis
Print ISSN 0197-3851
Electronic ISSN 1097-0223
Publisher Wiley
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 28
Issue 8
Pages 722-726
DOI https://doi.org/10.1002/pd.2034
Keywords registries, abnormalities, data collection, population surveillance, neural tube defects, folic acid
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1010459
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pd.2034