title: Decentralized data management in nutritional surveillance for timely warning and intervention.
abstract: In this paper we describe a theoretical approach for decentralized data management in sentinel community nutritional surveillance systems for timely warning and intervention, by using customized computer programs. By making the data available at lower levels first, the decentralized data management system builds the institutional capacity at regional level and allows rapid and appropriate action by decision-makers. In addition, it facilitates the flow of information and strengthens the involvement of field staff. Reports from field experiences should further demonstrate the feasibility, efficacy, costs and benefits of customized data management computer programs.
authors.affiliation: Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mulder-Sibanda
authors.forename: R I
authors.initials: RI
authors.lastname: Chowdhury
mesh_terms: D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D003628:Database Management Systems / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D006801:Humans; D009749:Nutrition Surveys; D011159:Population Surveillance / Q000379:methods*