Australasian Mortality Data Interest Group (AMDIG)

  • Terms of reference
  • Meetings
  • AMDIG discussion list
  • Understanding Mortality Data Workshop 2005
  • Understanding Mortality Data – Reaping the Rewards 2006

  • Terms of reference

    19 November 2003

    The committee meets annually on a face to face basis and at other times by teleconference as required. Its overall function is to facilitate information sharing relating to the collection, collation, coding, dissemination and analysis of causes of death data in Australia, New Zealand and potentially within the Asia-Pacific region.

    Communication

    • Provide a forum for exchanging mortality information issues for users and information managers
    • Provide a link between local mortality information issues and international developments

    Technical discussion

    • Provide advice to managers and users of mortality information on technical standards related to data collection, analysis and reporting

    Policy discussion

    • Provide advice to managers of mortality information on policy and procedures
    • Promote the scope, coverage and quality of mortality information

    Communication mechanisms

    • meetings
    • newsletters
    • bulletin boards
    • list servers
    • web sites

    Meetings

    8 May 2003 Agenda Minutes
    18 November 2003 Agenda Minutes
    20 November 2003 Agenda Minutes
    23 June 2004 Agenda Minutes
    29 November 2004 Agenda Minutes
    23-24 November 2006 Agenda Minutes

    AMDIG discussion list – user guidelines

    The Australasian Mortality Data Interest Group (AMDIG) discussion list allows members to communicate via e-mail. The discussion list is administered by the National Centre for Classification in Health, Brisbane using the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Interest Group software.

    The interest group software program contains subscribers’ e-mail addresses. Each time a message is posted to the list, the program automatically forwards the message to all listed e-mail addresses. You must subscribe to receive and post messages to the AMDIG discussion list.
    Information and the rules for using QUT e-mail services are located at: http://www.mopp.qut.edu.au/F/F_01_05.jsp

    Purpose of the AMDIG discussion list

    The AMDIG discussion list provides an opportunity to communicate with all list subscribers about issues relating to the collection, coding, collation, dissemination and use of mortality data. It also encourages establishment of one-to-one contact with colleagues to address specific questions or topic areas.

    How to use the discussion list

    Posting messages

    To post messages to the discussion list send an e-mail to: amdig@qut.edu.au

    When you send a message to this address, your e-mail is sent to everyone who is subscribed to the list.

    Replying to a posted message

    To reply to the author of the original message

    Using the ‘reply’ or the ‘reply to all’ feature of your e-mail program to respond to a message - your reply is sent to all who are subscribed to the discussion list.

    Subscribing

    To subscribe to the AMDIG discussion list send an e-mail containing ‘Subscribe AMDIG’ in the subject line, and in the body of the message your first name, family name, organisation and e-mail address to: ncch.brisbane@qut.edu.au

    Unsubscribing

    To unsubscribe from the AMDIG discussion list send an e-mail containing ‘Unsubscribe AMDIG’ in the subject line, to: ncch.brisbane@qut.edu.au

    Getting help

    If you encounter any problem using the discussion list please e-mail: ncch.brisbane@qut.edu.au

    Auto replies

    Using automatic replies on list-servers can cause bouncing messages – a continual loop of the same message. QUT Information Technology Services have modified the QUT Interest Group software to prevent bouncing messages. There is no need to unsubscribe from the AMDIG discussion list when setting auto replies.

    Changing your e-mail address

    If your subscribed e-mail address is changed, you will need to unsubscribe the old address and resubscribe to the discussion list with the new address.

    Size limit on posted messages

    Because the discussion list is sent to a large number of subscribers, there is a limit on the size of a message which can be posted, including attachments.

    Etiquette

    • Use a brief, clear subject phrase which allows quick identification of the purpose of your message
    • Keep discussion in line with the purpose of the discussion list. Off-the-topic postings should be ignored or replied to individually and in private
    • Sign all messages and include your e-mail address. Do not post anonymous mail
    • When replying to messages, use your e-mail ‘reply to’ or ‘reply to all’ setting which will preset your subject as re: xyz (the same as original message). This helps list subscribers to identify relevant topics and follow the thread of discussion
    • Advertising by commercial groups is not permitted on the discussion list
    • When replying to a message sent to the list, do not post the original message or signatures back to the list as part of your message
    • Avoid ‘me-too’ or other simple confirmation responses. This does not add anything new to the discussion and can create confusion
    • The AMDIG discussion list is G-rated. Do not write anything personally or professionally insulting or defamatory to other subscribers
    • Subscribers posting survey questions for research data collection should include a personal e-mail address so subscribers can reply directly
    • Use plain text and easy to read fonts. Do not write messages in UPPER CASE as it is very difficult to read
    • In subscribing to the AMDIG discussion list you agree to comply with QUT IT user guidelines.

     

    Understanding Mortality Data – Reaping the Rewards 2005.

    2005 Workshop program - individual abstracts, papers, presentation slides and audio (please note that the audio files [Mpeg Audio] are quite large and may be slow when downloading).

    Multiple cause coding of mortality and morbidity from heart failure.
    Professor Annette Dobson, Mr. Farid Najafi and Konrad Jamrozik, University of Queensland.

    Linking data to prevent death.
    Megan Bohensky, National Coronial Information System

    Causes of death associated with cancer
    Ian McDermid, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

    Multiple causes of suicide deaths
    Dr Ching Choi, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

    Use of multiple cause of death data
    Stephanie Callaghan and Peter Burke. Australian Bureau of Statistics

    Understanding the ABS mortality unit record file
    Stephanie Callaghan and Peter Burke. Australian Bureau of Statistics

    Linking death and census data to enhance registration data
    Tara Pritchard, Australian Bureau of Statistics

    • Paper: ABS Census Data Enhancement Project - Statement Of Intention (54KB)

    Underlying causes of death in Jordan, 2003
    Dr Majed Asad, Information Directorate, Ministry of Health Jordan

    Specificity of External Cause of Death Data in Australia
    Dr Kirsten McKenzie, National Centre for Classification in Health

    “Injury mortality”: Operational definition has changed on the basis of data analysis
    James Harrison, National Injury Surveillance Unit

    External Causes of Injury: Nature and implications of growing differences between ICD-10 and ICD-10-AM code-lists
    Geoffrey Henley, National Injury Surveillance Unit

    OPEN FORUM DISCUSSION
    Data Linkage – Issues with sharing, ownership and co-operation

    Moderator: Professor Annette Dobson, University of Queensland.

    1. James Harrison, National Injury Surveillance Unit – Discussion on Western Australian Data Linkage.
    2. Cate Cameron, Griffith University – Data Linkage in a Retrospective Cohort Study into Long Term Injury Outcomes, Manatoba Canada.
    3. Marilla O’Dwyer, e-Health Research Centre – Health Data Integration.
    • slides (85KB)
    • Audio: OFD–Data Linkage (play time: 41min 59sec, 39,370KB)

     


     

    Understanding Mortality Data – Reaping the Rewards 2006.

    2006 Workshop program - Presentation slides and Audio (please note that the audio files are quite large and may be slow when downloading).

    Introduction and Welcome
    Garry Waller and Professor Richard Madden, National Centre for Classification in Health.

    Key Note Presentation: Interpreting data
    Professor John Pearn, Royal Brisbane Children’s Hospital

    The National Coronial Information System – The Next Five Years
    Leanne Daking, National Coronial Information System

    Indigenous Mortality - a quality study
    Michaela McGuigan, Australian Bureau of Statistics

    A History of Survival in New Zealand: Cohort Mortality in New Zealand, 1876-2004
    Gillian Smeith, Statistics New Zealand

    Deaths of Aboriginal Victorians 1870-2000
    Dr. Len Smith, Australian National University

    External Cause of Death Data Quality
    Chris Gordon, Australian Bureau of Statistics

    Suicide - Why do the numbers differ?
    Tara Pritchard, Australian Bureau of Statistics

    Strengthening Mortality Registration Systems in Developing Countries – Challenges and Lessons Learned
    Dr Chalapati Rao, University of Queensland

    Mortality: Twentieth century and beyond
    Krys Sadkowsky, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

    Causes of Injury Mortality: Managing misclassification
    Geoff Henley, Research Centre for Injury Studies

    A Future Vision for Mortality Data
    Associate Professor James Harrison, Research Centre for Injury Studies

    Workshop Summary and Open Forum Discussion
    Facilitator: Dr Jane Freemantle, Telethon Institute for Child Health Research

    • Audio: (Playtime: 33:40, 23,859KB)

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