Table 1 Reporting indicators (completeness, precision and timeliness) in the paper-based and MalariaConnect systems
Indicator | Paper-based | MalariaConnect | Definition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Completeness | – | 67.8% (704/1039) | Numerator | Number of confirmed reports found in the database |
Notifications from reporting systems match and none are missing | Denominator | Number of cases reported in the paper database | ||
Precision | 99.2% (1031/1039) | 70.4% (704/1000) | Numerator | Number of erroneous case reports reported |
Data free of erroneous records | Denominator | Expected number of cases reported over time | ||
Timeliness | (5/704) | 85.8% (604/704) | Numerator | Number of reports received within 1 day |
Data are collected and reported in the appropriate timeframe | Denominator | Expected number of reports within 1 day | ||