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Chapter 6 Planning and field methods There are two approaches to processing the data from an indicators’ study—manual tabulation and computerized analysis. These adherence indicators have been designed so that if the data are entered into spreadsheets that look exactly like the manual data collection sheets, then the indicators will be automatically calculated. For accuracy, each form needs to be double-entered by two different people. The software will highlight any disagreements, which should be checked by the supervisor or team leader. It is best to enter the data as soon as possible after collecting the data. If possible, include two people in each team to enter the data at the time of data collection or in the evening of the day of the data collection. Completed forms review Once the data is double entered the team leader should review the entry and decide on the correct answers when the double entry disagrees. Team leader communication with survey coordinator Once data collection is underway, it is important that the coordinator regularly communicates with the team leaders and data collectors and goes out into the field with them to ensure that the agreed procedures are being followed. The team leader can phone the study coordinator if the team has any unresolved issues or if there is a new finding which should be communicated to the other teams. Following is a copy of a checklist for coordinator activity as a guide. 65
How to Investigate Adherence to Antiretroviral Treatment: An Indicator-Based Approach Table 11. Coordinator checklist Coordinator checklist Permissions and approval Select and prepare sample sites Recruit team leaders Recruit data collectors Organize transport Organize computers Give airtime Create medicines list Pilot test Finalize forms Training room Official letters Copies Training room Copies Training slides Task Organize the survey process If needed, seek approval for the survey from National AIDS Control Programme Select likely sites Find days clinic are open and work out travelling logistics Notify the head of the facilities and the heads of the HIV clinic of the purposes and methods of the study. If possible do this in person, otherwise by letter and phone. Recruit 4 suitable team leaders and agree on terms and conditions Recruit 12-16 suitable data collectors and agree terms and conditions Book vehicles large enough to transport each team for the duration of the survey If possible, locate at least one laptop computer for each team Make sure that each team leader has enough airtime to communicate with the survey coordinator With the team leaders decide on the needed list of adult and child ARVs and the other key medicines lists Test the data collecting methods in a facility Finalize the data collection forms. Have enough for the trainings mentioned below—this means at least one of each form per participant with some extra ones. Prepare for training team leaders Organize room with an LCD projector and the training slides Prepare official letter of introduction for team leaders Print and photo copy all materials for training session and field test and assemble equipment o One copy per data collection team of the official letter of introduction o Two copies per person of a complete set of survey forms o One copy of this manual per data collector o Additional materials such as pens and calculators o A computer per team leader with preloaded data entry forms o One clipboard per person for taking notes Prepare for training data collectors Organize room with an LCD projector and the training slides (This will need to be larger than the room for team leader training) Task Print and photo copy all materials for training session and field test o One copy per data collection team of the official letter of introduction o Two copies per person of a complete set of survey forms o One copy of this manual per data collector o Additional materials such as pens and calculators o A computer per team leader with preloaded data entry forms o One clipboard per person for taking notes Prepare information on transport, distance and security for each data collector Obtain sample pharmacy records and sample stock cards to copy onto a transparency or photocopy for distribution to data collection teams (these will be used during the discussion) Completed Completed 66
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