Investigating the accuracy of ethnicity data in New Zealand hospital records: still room for improvement.

摘要: BACKGROUND The accuracy of ethnicity information in the New Zealand hospital data was reported on 1994. Data collected Barriers to Diabetes Care Waikato Study enables further evaluation records. AIMS One aim public health policy is addressing disparities between ethnic groups. Monitoring depends accurate outcome data, such as that from hospitals. It would be expected this improve over time. This paper reports contemporary records district. METHODS Self-identified were gathered part mail survey. Hospital record for those participants who had consented access their RESULTS Complete available 3500 people with diabetes. Ethnicity correct one sometimes multiple, self-identified ethnicities 97.7 (95CI 96.8-98.3)% respondents. concordant 71 (67-75)% Maori and 99 (99-100)% non-Maori. non-Maori group disaggregated into component groups: agreed self identified 89 (87-91)% Europeans, 67 (55-78)% Pacific groups, 70 (57-81)% South Asian 64 (48-77)% 41 (27-57)% 'Other' CONCLUSIONS continue mis-record when compared a ethnicity. Mis-recording occurs all more pronounced at specific levels group. Researchers, clinicians, makers must cognisant these continuing discrepancies using describe variations status, service utilisation, or planning activities.