June 3, 2025
Using data to target women’s health
Our population health management analysts have been working with local GP Dr Claire Hawcroft on a project to extract data on the incidence and prevalence of pelvic floor conditions in Bristol Inner City PCN’s patients. Very little data is available nationally for this condition, and the project aims to get a clear indication of the burden it is putting on primary care.
Phil Gladwin, One Care’s population health analyst said: ‘This project is a great example of how our team can work with practices and PCNs to extract key data in support of service provision.
‘By identifying data for key conditions and associated demographics, we can help practices identify specific patient groups who would benefit from proactive, targeted care. We can also help practices develop strategies for the health needs of all their patients. More targeted services can lead to financial and administrative savings.’
Dr Hawcroft, a GP at Lawrence Hill Health Centre, was undertaking a 12 month population health fellowship with Bristol City Council focusing of promoting women to be more physically active during and after pregnancy.
Dr Hawcroft said: ‘There is a lack of consistent data nationally and locally on the prevalence of pelvic floor dysfunction. This gave us an opportunity, with One Care’s expertise, to interrogate regional primary care data to capture the numbers and prevalence of patients with these conditions.
‘The data has given us an indication of the burden of these conditions seen in primary care. We have also been able to analyse differences by demographic factors such as deprivation, age and ethnicity.’
Data analysis following the project is continuing and final results will soon be shared.
Our population health management analysts have already completed some vital work looking at:
- health inequalities
- chronic disease management
- condition prevalence
- vaccination uptake
If you would like to discuss how the team can help your practice or PCN please email: business.intelligence@onecare.org.uk
Using data to target women’s health
