Version: 0.0.2 | Published: 20 Nov 2023 | Updated: 549 days ago
Summary
DOI Name:
Not Available
Documentation
Description:
The North-West London Atrial Fibrillation Activity (NWL AFA) refers to a dataset that contains information related to atrial fibrillation (AF) activity in the North-West London region. Atrial fibrillation is a common cardiac arrhythmia characterized by irregular and often rapid heartbeats originating in the atria of the heart. The NWL AFA dataset is designed to capture and analyze data pertaining to AF prevalence, management, and outcomes in the North-West London region. It may include information on AF diagnoses, demographic factors, clinical characteristics, treatment regimens, healthcare utilization, and relevant health-related data. The dataset typically includes variables such as patient demographics (age, gender, ethnicity), AF severity, comorbidities, medication usage (anticoagulants, antiarrhythmics), cardiovascular interventions (cardioversion, ablation), hospital admissions related to AF complications, outpatient clinic visits, electrocardiogram (ECG) results, and other relevant AF-related data. The NWL AFA dataset serves multiple purposes. It provides a valuable resource for researchers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to study AF trends, understand risk factors, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and identify opportunities for improving AF care and management in the region. Healthcare providers and administrators can utilize the NWL AFA dataset to assess the burden of AF, identify areas where healthcare resources may need to be allocated or enhanced, and develop targeted interventions to improve AF management and reduce complications associated with AF. Policymakers and public health officials can use the NWL AFA dataset to inform policy decisions related to AF management, allocate funding for AF-related initiatives, and develop strategies for improving AF awareness, prevention, and optimal management across the North-West London region. The NWL AFA dataset may also facilitate benchmarking and comparative analysis between different healthcare facilities or regions within the North-West London area. This can help identify variations in AF care delivery, disparities in access to care, and support the sharing of best practices to improve AF outcomes and reduce healthcare disparities. It is important to note that access to the NWL AFA dataset and the specific data elements it contains may be subject to privacy regulations and governance frameworks. For more detailed information about the dataset, including its availability, specific variables, and usage guidelines, it is recommended to consult the relevant healthcare authorities or organizations responsible for managing and maintaining the NWL AFA dataset in the North-West London region.
Is Part Of:
WSIC
Coverage
Spatial:
NHS Brent CCG; NHS Central London CCG; NHS Ealing CCG; NHS Hammersmith &Fulham
CCG; NHS Harrow CCG; NHS Hillingdon CCG; NHS Hounslow CCG; NHS West London CCG
Typical Age Range:
0-150
Follow Up:
> 10 YEARS
Physical Sample Availability:
NOT AVAILABLE
Provenance
Origin
Purposes:
- ADMINISTRATIVE
- CARE
- OTHER
Sources:
OTHER
Collection Situations:
OTHER
Temporal
Accrual Periodicity:
OTHER
Time Lag:
OTHER
Accessibility
Access
Jurisdictions:
GB
Data Controller:
Joint data controller model across North West London
Data Processor:
NHS BRENT CCG
Usage
Data Use Limitations:
NO RESTRICTION
Data Use Requirements:
- COLLABORATION REQUIRED
- GEOGRAPHICAL RESTRICTIONS
- PROJECT SPECIFIC RESTRICTIONS
- USER SPECIFIC RESTRICTION
Resource Creators:
- NHS NWL ICS
- Discover-NOW
Format and Standards
Vocabulary Encoding Schemes:
OTHER
Conforms To:
OTHER
Languages:
en
Formats:
OTHER
Origin
Name:
London SDE