Data Equity: The Foundation of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Quality Improvement

Years of Potential Life Lost and Mean Age of Adults Experiencing Nontraumatic, Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests — Chicago, 2014–2021

“…This analysis shows a concerning trend at the population level that cannot be entirely attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic because it began before the pandemic. Additional research and enhanced surveillance mechanisms (e.g., hotspot identification and cross-linkage of socioeconomic, comorbidity, substance use, and medication use data) could help elucidate the factors contributing to these observed trends and guide prevention efforts ( 9 , 10 ). Promotion of regular health checks is important to identify persons at risk for OHCA and intervene appropriately.…”

The development history, current state, challenges, and future directions of the BASIC-OHCA registry in China: A narrative review

“… 30 Additionally, while it may prove challenging to achieve in the short term, we should explore the feasibility of connecting OHCA registries with other healthcare datasets. 31 A potential option is to develop a secure cloud platform for the management of emergency and critical care information. This platform would collect data on the characteristics, treatment, and outcomes of OHCA patients from various datasets, including EMS dispatching and medical record systems, hospital information systems, medical insurance systems, death registration systems, and other relevant sources.…”