Perinatal Mortality Surveillance System
National Perinatal Epidemiology Centre, Anu Research Centre, Cork University Maternity Hospital
2008 — established.
2011 — data collection tool.
To address the investigation of perinatal mortality in Ireland from a clinical perspective. To identify modifiable risk factors impacting on adverse perinatal outcomes. This will enhance clinical interpretation of perinatal deaths, which will further assist in informing clinical practice, public health interventions and counselling of prospective parents.
National
Designated coordinators within all maternity units collate and submit data on all perinatal deaths occurring in their unit to the NPEC using a specific, detailed notification form.
Anonymised data including: maternal details (demographics, past medical history, current pregnancy details including delivery and maternal outcomes); hospital details; baby’s details (including cause and timing of death).
All Irish maternity units.
Data is submitted either via the secure online NPEC database, or alternatively by paper format.
Not available
NPEC maternal and fetal classification system on cause of death. This was based on the validated Centre for Maternal and Child Enquiries (CMACE) classification system.
In 2014, similar to previous years, there were 493 cases.
Annual National NPEC perinatal mortality reports. Annual individual maternity hospital reports.
NPEC has a data access policy. Applicants must complete a data request form which is reviewed by a data access committee.
No