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Table 3 The number of missing data points for the non-mandatory variables in the NTSRS and the EMRs

From: A validation study of data in the National Tonsil Surgery Register in Sweden: high agreement with medical records ensures that data can be used to monitor clinical practices and outcomes

Variable

Study population (n)

Missing data, total n (%)

Missing data, NTSRS n (%)

Missing data, EMR n (%)

Perioperative form

 Level of care (outpatient)

1991

81 (4,1%)

81 (4,1%)

NA

 Surgical technique (cold/cold)

1991

147 (7,4%)

90 (4,5%)

57 (2,9%)

 Tonsillectomy á chaud

1991

710 (35,7%)

710 (35,7%)

NA

 Postoperative bleeding

1991

211 (10,6%)

211 (10,6%)

NA

30-day PROM questionnaire

 Contact due to bleeding

1037

6 (0,6%)

6 (0,6%)

NA

 Admission due to bleeding

1037

43 (0,4%)

43 (0,4%)

NA

 Reoperation due to bleeding

1037

138 (13,3%)

138 (13,3%)

NA

 Contact due to pain

1037

19 (1,8%)

19 (1,8%)

NA

  1. Abbreviations: NTSRS National Tonsil Surgery Register in Sweden, EMR Electronic medical record, NA not applicable