Remit
The group will consider the evidence base pertinent to the quality of maternity services and neonatal services in Scotland, based on available evidence and data, and other sources of evidence such as outputs from NHS Board staff events and service user focus groups. Evidence may also include available data on internationally comparable maternity and neonatal services.
The group will also provide recommendations on the points below to inform the models of care and workforce sub groups to improve quality, safety and choice in maternity and neonatal services.
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Complement and inform the models of care work by examining evidence and data on models of care and relevant aspects of workforce, including evidence about delivery of services across a diverse range of geographical and social circumstances.
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Consider evidence and data about effectiveness, safety, equity and cost in the organisation and delivery of person-centred maternity and neonatal services.
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Examine evidence and data in relation to short and longer-term clinical and psycho-social outcomes for women and children, where appropriate; sustainable service development; and user experiences.
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Examine evidence and data with an emphasis on inequalities in the organisation and delivery of maternity and neonatal care and the needs of families and babies.
Chairs and Membership of Group
The Evidence and Data Sub Group is chaired by Prof Mary Renfrew, University of Dundee and Prof Alan Cameron, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde/RCOG.
The membership of the group encompasses a range of professionals, academics and other interested parties.