The much anticipated web-based AABC Uniform Data Set (UDS) is now live!
Developed by birth center professionals, this web-based database program provides an administrative tool for uniform data collection of outcome and utilization data. It is a data collection system for normal birth and collect data on all birth sites (birth center, home and hospital) and all providers.
The AABC's UDS is a data collection system that was first designed by AABC members - led by Debra Jackson (of the San Diego Birth Center Study) - more than 10 years ago. The original UDS was based on the CDC's data system EpiInfo (a DOS-based program). In 2004 we began work on a total overhaul of the UDS to make it more user-friendly and improve the reporting features of the program. In the summer of 2006 we conducted beta-testing of the UDS to get feedback from birth centers. It has been a long gestation and now in 2007 we are ready for the birth of the new UDS!