Article de revue

Replacing paper data collection forms with electronic data entry in the field: findings from a study of community-acquired bloodstream infections in Pemba, Zanzibar

Entering data on case report forms and subsequently digitizing them in electronic media is the traditional way to maintain a record keeping system in field studies. Direct data entry using an electronic device avoids this two-step process. It is gaining in popularity and has replaced the paper-based data entry system in many studies. We report our experiences with paper- and PDA-based data collection during a fever surveillance study in Pemba Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Langues

  • Anglais

Année de publication

2012

Journal

BMC Research Notes

Volume

113

Type

Article de revue

Catégories

  • Prestation de services

Pays

  • Tanzanie

Mots-clés

  • Rapport de données
  • Surveillance des maladies
  • Dossiers médicaux électroniques

Régions de l'OMS

  • Région africaine

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