Details of the basic information, e.g. number of infants born alive each year and total hospital admissions. Admissions can be divided into age groups and by nutritional status (e.g. below the 3rd centile for weight). Number of deaths and mortality rates Causes of death and modifiable factors Tables and graphs can be printed giving monthly [...]
Previously, the information was counted and analysed by hand, using paper information records. Today most analyses are done by computer. This is faster and more accurate. It is also possible to show the findings as graphs or tables. All the information recorded onto the mortality data capture forms at the mortality meetings has to be [...]
Two sets of information are needed to analyse mortality data: Baseline population data. For calculating infant and under-5 mortality rates, the number if liveborn infants each year in that service or region is needed. For hospital mortality data, the total number of admission are needed. All deaths must be counted. This hospital data should be [...]
The Child Health Care Problem Identification Programme (ChildPIP) is an important and innovative computer-based system to collect, analyse and report on childhood mortality data. It was developed in South Africa and is modelled on the highly successful Perinatal Problem Identification Programme (PPIP). The aim of ChildPIP is to determine the mortality rates, causes of death [...]
Regular assessments are needed to measure whether there are improvements in mortality rates and whether causes and modifiable factors are being addressed. Only with ongoing assessments can the impact of mortality reports be judged. It is very important to identify and correct causes of death that are not becoming less frequent and modifiable factors that [...]
This is usually an annual report prepared from the monthly results of the mortality meetings. The mortality report gives a summary of the results and also draws conclusions from the results. It is of little value to collect and analyse mortality data throughout the year without interpreting what the results mean. The mortality report should [...]
It is extremely important that the results of the analysis be made available to all who are interested, especially the staff and administration. The results must be used to improve the care of children.
