Version: 0.0.2 | Published: 20 Nov 2023 | Updated: 549 days ago
Summary
DOI Name:
Not Available
Documentation
Description:
The North-West London Asthma Activity Data (NWL AAD) refers to a dataset that contains information related to asthma activity in the North-West London region. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to recurring symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. The NWL AAD dataset is designed to capture and analyze data pertaining to asthma prevalence, management, and outcomes in the North-West London region. It may include information on asthma 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), asthma severity, medication usage (inhaled corticosteroids, bronchodilators), hospital admissions related to asthma exacerbations, emergency department visits, outpatient clinic visits, spirometry test results, and other relevant asthma-related data. The NWL AAD dataset serves multiple purposes. It provides a valuable resource for researchers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to study asthma trends, understand risk factors, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and identify opportunities for improving asthma care and management in the region. Healthcare providers and administrators can utilize the NWL AAD dataset to assess the burden of asthma, identify areas where healthcare resources may need to be allocated or enhanced, and develop targeted interventions to improve asthma control and reduce healthcare utilization associated with asthma exacerbations. Policymakers and public health officials can use the NWL AAD dataset to inform policy decisions related to asthma management, allocate funding for asthma-related initiatives, and develop public health campaigns to raise awareness about asthma prevention and self-management strategies. The NWL AAD 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 asthma care delivery, disparities in access to care, and support the sharing of best practices to improve asthma outcomes and reduce healthcare disparities. It is important to note that access to the NWL AAD 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 AAD 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:
NWL Data Catalogue