New reports published this month – October 2022
Published: 14 Oct 2022
New resources have been published on our website this month. These include:
- National Early Inflammatory Arthritis Audit: Year 4 annual report
- MBRRACE-UK Perinatal Mortality Surveillance Report 2020
National Early Inflammatory Arthritis Audit: Year 4 annual report
Based on data data from 11,722 patients seen in England and Wales for the first time within specialist rheumatology services between 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022, the report provides information on national and regional performance against seven key metrics of care and on outcomes. Key findings include:
- The speed of referral from primary care had improved, with 54% of referrals meeting the three-day NICE target (vs 47% in year two).
- The first review by a specialist was achieved within three weeks of referral for 42% of patients (vs 48% in year two).
- Disease remission was achieved in 34% of patients by three months after diagnosis (vs 37% in year two).
MBRRACE-UK Perinatal Mortality Surveillance Report 2020
The report focuses on the surveillance of perinatal deaths from 22+0 weeks’ gestational age (including late fetal losses, stillbirths and neonatal deaths) of babies born between 1st January and 31st December 2020. Key findings include:
- Extended perinatal mortality has reduced by 20% over seven years, from 6.04 per 1,000 total births in 2013 to 4.85 per 1,000 total births in 2020, equivalent to approximately 820 fewer deaths in 2020.
- Stillbirth rates have reduced by 21% from 4.20 per 1,000 total births in 2013 to 3.33 per 1,000 total births in 2020, representing approximately 605 fewer stillbirths in 2020.
- Stillbirth and neonatal mortality rates increased with deprivation across all ethnic groups.
The reports are available to view and download, along with all other reports, on our dedicated reports webpage.
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