How can the use of data within the immunisation programme be increased in order to improve data quality and ensure greater accountability in the health system? A protocol for implementation science study

This paper (published as a protocol) describes a comprehensive implementation science study that will be conducted to identify organisational, technical and individual level factors affecting local data use at each level of the Ethiopian health system. The study will apply a mixed methods approach using key informant interviews and document reviews. Descriptive statistics will be analysed for the quantitative study using SPSS version 20 software and thematic content analysis will be performed for the qualitative part using NVivo software. Appropriate and timely use of health and health-related information for decision-making is an essential element in the process of transforming the health sector. The findings of the study will inform stakeholders at different levels on the institutionalisation of evidence-based practice in immunisation programmes.

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Tilahun B, Teklu A, Mancuso A, Abebaw Z, Dessie K. How can the use of data within the immunization programme be increased in order to improve data quality and ensure greater accountability in the health system? A protocol for implementation science study. Health Research Policy and Systems. 2018;16(37). doi:10.1186/s12961-018-0312-2