Table 1 Attribute definitions and corresponding data collection approaches
From: Electronic immunization data collection systems: application of an evaluation framework
Attribute | Description†| Data collection approaches |
|---|---|---|
Simplicity | Ease of operation for vaccine delivery and support staff to collect immunization data, and for decision makers and planners to obtain the information they need for monitoring purposes. | On-site observation of data entry and extraction processes |
Key informant interviews | ||
Flexibility | Capacity to accommodate modifications to reflect changing requirements and local needs. | Key informant interviews |
Data quality | Completeness (absence of missing data elements) and validity (absence of errors in the data) of the data recorded and reported, and suitability of the data for satisfying reporting requirements. Suitability for research purposes. | Logic and completeness checks |
Client surveys | ||
Key informant interviews | ||
Timeliness | Time required from immunization to generation of vaccine uptake estimates. | Key informant interviews |
Acceptability | Willingness of persons and organizations to use the immunization data collection system. | Key informant interviews |