"The introduction of the Analysis Methods Dictionary is proving to be a very useful resource in ensuring that all Health organisations and Welsh Government departments use consistent methodological approaches to measure key performance information for NHS Wales," says Helen Thomas, Head of Information at Abertawe Bro Morgannwg Local Health Board. "The dictionary has enabled information representatives from across NHS Wales, NWIS and Welsh Government to come together to collectively review, debate and develop robust methodologies for existing key performance indicators and even to explore opportunities for future measures."

In the future, the analysis dictionary will be used to assist in the creation of new information dashboards and can be used now by staff managing existing information dashboards. The analysis dictionary is currently available to NHS Wales staff only and will be available on the internet later in the summer.