Table 6 Desirable attributes of an integrated system: from the perspective of analysing, reporting, and disseminating information.

The system should:

• be secure but allow the seamless exchange of de‐identified information between centres and countries

• allow outcomes from the system to be analysed statistically

• be able to produce regular reports tailored to the needs of various groups

• be able to track trends and patterns and allow comparisons between units, facilities, or jurisdictions and be able to track trends over time

• cater for standard reports but also allow the construction of detailed queries

• allow detailed reporting on the attributes of all the components of the underlying information model