Time and motion study to compare electronic and hybrid data collection systems during the pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza vaccination campaign.
During the pandemic (H1N1) 2009 vaccination campaign, vaccine providers collected immunization data using hybrid (paper-based and electronic methods) and electronic data systems. We measured staff time in seconds spent on data collection tasks to compare system efficiencies. The sample consisted of 38 organizations across nine Canadian provinces/territories. The total mean data collection times per client were 104 s (electronic system), 143 s (hybrid system with electronic registration) and 172 s (hybrid system with paper registration). Electronic registration and record keeping were faster than paper-based methods; these findings should be used to improve data collection for future influenza seasons.
Quach
Susan
S
Surveillance and Epidemiology, Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion, Toronto, Canada. susan.quach@oahpp.ca
Hamid
Jemila S
JS
Pereira
Jennifer A
JA
Heidebrecht
Christine L
CL
Foisy
Julie
J
Bettinger
Julie A
JA
Rosella
Laura
L
Crowcroft
Natasha S
NS
Deeks
Shelley L
SL
Quan
Sherman D
SD
Finkelstein
Michael
M
Guay
Maryse
M
Buckeridge
David L
DL
Sikora
Christopher A
CA
Kwong
Jeffrey C
JC
D002170:Canada; D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods*; D001330:Electronic Data Processing / Q000379:methods*; D057286:Electronic Health Records; D006801:Humans; D053118:Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype / Q000276:immunology*; D007252:Influenza Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D013997:Time Factors
D007252:Influenza Vaccines