Abstract
Stillbirth rates do not address deficiencies in care. We collected information on stillbirths from 2004 to 2009 using a standardised pro forma. A local panel used the pro forma to grade the level of care received by the Confidential Enquiry into Stillbirths and Deaths in Infancy (CESDI) categorisation. Comparison using kappa scores showed agreement between local and external multidisciplinary panels of similar referral patterns (n = 47, κ = 0.7), and that the categorisation was unaffected by the individual who fills out the pro forma (n = 17, κ = 0.5). There was less agreement between the local panel and adverse event review (n = 100, κ = 0.45). This report represents a validation of the pro forma and the review process for standard use in all units.
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