Table 2 Average scores for completeness, timeliness, and accuracy overall and by program case-finding methodology

DQ1: Completeness

DQ1.1 Types of data sources used systematically and routinely to identify potential cases at a population-based level

2.2

2.5

1.9

DQ1.2 Birth defects included using standard National Birth Defects Prevention Network case definitions ^a

2.4

2.4

2.4

DQ1.3 Pregnancy outcomes included

2.1

2.7

1.8

DQ1.4 Systematic and routine identification of cases during ascertainment period (age of diagnosis)

2.6

2.5

2.7

DQ1.5 Data elements collected ^a

1.8

2.0

1.6

Overall Completeness

2.2

2.4

2.1

DQ2: Timeliness

DQ2.1 Time of case data completion for NBDPN “core” list

1.8

1.7

1.9

DQ2.2 Time of case data completion for NBDPN “recommended” list

1.5

1.4

1.5

Overall Timeliness

1.6

1.5

1.7

DQ3: Accuracy

DQ3.1 Data quality procedures for verification of case diagnosis

2.3

2.9

1.9

DQ3.2 Scope of birth defects verified

1.9

2.6

1.5

DQ3.3 Level of expertise for individuals who perform case diagnosis verification

1.9

2.5

1.5

DQ3.4 Database quality assurance process

1.7

2.1

1.5

Overall Accuracy

2.0

2.5

1.6

Overall (All Measures)

2.0

2.3

1.8