Conceptualizing and Measuring Data Use: A Review of Assessments and Tools

Conceptualizing and Measuring Data Use: A Review of Assessments and Tools
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Conceptualizing and Measuring Data Use: A Review of Assessments and Tools
Abstract: MEASURE Evaluation is at the forefront of developing guidance for the monitoring and measurement of data usea key output of health information systems strengthening. This paper has the following purposes:

  • Expand on the Health Information System Strengthening Model (HISSM) definition and conceptualization of the use of data, especially for acting on and implementing decisions related to health system performance.

  • Describe activity areas to strengthen the demand for and use of data for decision making.

  • Summarize indicators to measure the process and outputs of data use.

  • Review tools to measure the dimensions of data use.

Shortname: wp-18-214
Author(s): Tara Nutley, Michelle Li
Year: 2018
Language: English