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Newborn metabolic screening minimum data standard. Version 4.0

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2022 data set definition for the operation of the Newborn Metabolic Screening (NMS) Program in the province of Alberta. The elements included in the data set are related to an infant’s... More ≫

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2022 data set definition for the operation of the Newborn Metabolic Screening (NMS) Program in the province of Alberta. The elements included in the data set are related to an infant’s demographics, birth record, laboratory record and information collected during the screening pathway (registration, collection and transportation, analysis and reporting, follow-up).

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Newborn metabolic screening minimum data standard. Version 3.5

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2018 data set definition for the operation of the Newborn Metabolic Screening (NMS) Program in the province of Alberta. The elements included in the data set are related to an infant’s... More ≫

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2018 data set definition for the operation of the Newborn Metabolic Screening (NMS) Program in the province of Alberta. The elements included in the data set are related to an infant’s demographics, birth record, laboratory record and information collected during the screening pathway (registration, collection and transportation, analysis and reporting, follow-up).

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Alberta reproductive health, pregnancies and births

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Provides a statistical view of various topics related to pregnancies and births in the province of Alberta.

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Perinatal breastfeeding data standard. Version 1.0

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2009 data standard for the collection of accurate breastfeeding data in the province of Alberta. It will be used to standardize data capture and develop strategies for quality improvements of... More ≫

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2009 data standard for the collection of accurate breastfeeding data in the province of Alberta. It will be used to standardize data capture and develop strategies for quality improvements of clinical practices.

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Perinatal postpartum depression data standard. Version 1.0

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2009 data standard to facilitate provincial reporting and tracking of postpartum depression (PPD). The data collected will enhance screening, assessment, the ability to identify gaps in service,... More ≫

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2009 data standard to facilitate provincial reporting and tracking of postpartum depression (PPD). The data collected will enhance screening, assessment, the ability to identify gaps in service, referral and follow up, and informed decision-making.

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Perinatal health program data standard. Version 1.1

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2009 Data standard definition for the data set and structured data model defining a consolidated common data repository of the Alberta Perinatal Health Program (APHP). APHP was established to... More ≫

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2009 Data standard definition for the data set and structured data model defining a consolidated common data repository of the Alberta Perinatal Health Program (APHP). APHP was established to provide an integrated provincial program with a vision to achieve the optimal level of health for expectant mothers and their infants.

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Predictors of multiple births and infant deaths in Alberta

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Records of multiple births and infant deaths in the province of Alberta between 1997 and 2004 were analyzed. Multiple births are at increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Infant death is among... More ≫

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Records of multiple births and infant deaths in the province of Alberta between 1997 and 2004 were analyzed. Multiple births are at increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Infant death is among the most devastating possible events in the lifetime of a family. Close scrutiny of factors related to infant death may help discern strategies to prevent some deaths. Associations between a number of maternal and infant indicators and these two outcomes were considered. The goal was to understand the differing influences of the maternal and infant indicators, with a particular emphasis on potentially modifiable factors.

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Predictors of preterm and small-for-gestational-age births in Alberta

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The births of early or small babies are a major public health concern, because preterm birth and low birth weight are the primary causes of infant morbidity and mortality. Infants born too early... More ≫

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The births of early or small babies are a major public health concern, because preterm birth and low birth weight are the primary causes of infant morbidity and mortality. Infants born too early or too small potentially face huge emotional, social, health and financial burdens. This study analyzed records of live singleton births occurring in Alberta between 1997 and 2004 and associations between a number of maternal and infant indicators and preterm or low-birth-weight outcomes were considered. The goal was to understand the differing influences of the maternal and infant indicators on birth outcomes, with a particular emphasis on potentially modifiable factors. Reducing the rate of maternal prenatal smoking and delayed childrearing, in concert with promoting regular prenatal visits and prenatal education, are found to be the most likely routes to reducing adverse birth outcomes.

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Newborn metabolic screening in Alberta 2002-2005

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This report provides an overview of the Newborn Metabolic Screening (NMS) Program in Alberta from 2002 to 2005. A brief history and an overview of the roles of stakeholders in the current... More ≫

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This report provides an overview of the Newborn Metabolic Screening (NMS) Program in Alberta from 2002 to 2005. A brief history and an overview of the roles of stakeholders in the current operation of the program are provided. Data from the NMS application are used to report on key program indicators. During this period, the Alberta NMS program screened for three conditions: phenylketonuria, congenital hypothyroidism and biotinidase deficiency. Results from this analysis indicate that the program is functioning effectively. Greater than 99 per cent of infants born in Alberta receive an initial screen. More than 98 per cent of infants have the initial screen collected in the target period. Approximately one out of every 2,200 infants (74 in total) have screened positive for one of the three conditions since January 1, 2002.

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Alberta reproductive health, pregnancy outcomes

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Provides a statistical view of various topics related to pregnancies and births in the province of Alberta.

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