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Version: 1.0.0 | Published: 8 Oct 2024 | Updated: 228 days ago

Substance Misuse Dataset (SMDS)

Dataset

Documentation

Description:
The Substance Misuse Data Set (SMDS) (also known as Welsh National Database for Substance Misuse - WNDSM) captures information relating to a client journey in a substance misuse agency. This journey is made up of a number of ‘events’ – one referral, one assessment, one (or more) Treatment Modalities, multiple Treatment Outcomes Profile (TOPs) and one discharge. Welsh providers delivering substance misuse treatment and who are in receipt of Welsh Government substance misuse revenue funding are required to submit the Dataset. Treatment Outcomes Profiles are only required to be completed for Adults (age 16 and over) in receipt of structured treatments.

Coverage

Spatial:
United Kingdom,Wales
Typical Age Range:
0-150
Follow Up:
Other
Pathway:
Secondary care

Provenance

Origin

Sources:
EPR
Collection Situations:
  • Clinic
  • Services

Temporal

Accrual Periodicity:
Monthly
Start Date:
31 March 2014
End Date:
01 November 2024
Time Lag:
1-2 months

Accessibility

Access

Access Service:
The SAIL Databank is powered by the UK Secure e-Research Platform (UKSeRP). Following approval through safeguard processes, access to project-specific data within the secure environment is permitted using two-factor authentication.
Access Request Cost:
Data provision is free from SAIL. Overall project costing depends on the number of people that require access to the SAIL Gateway, the activities that SAIL needs to complete (e.g. loading non-standard datasets), data refreshes, analytical work required, disclosure control process, and special case technological requirements.
Delivery Lead Time:
Not applicable
Jurisdictions:
GB
Data Controller:
Welsh Cancer Intelligence & Surveillance Unit (WCISU)
Data Processor:
SAIL Databank

Usage

Data Use Limitations:
General research use
Data Use Requirements:
  • Project-specific restrictions
  • Time limit on use
  • User-specific restriction
Resource Creators:
DHCW

Format and Standards

Vocabulary Encoding Schemes:
LOCAL
Languages:
en
Formats:
SQL database table

Observations

Statistical Population
Population Description
Population Size
Measured Property
Observation Date
Events
Approx 70-80% coverage of Welsh population through GP registrations.
3000000
Count
31 August 2021