title: [Poliomyelitis case surveillance data management in Burkina Faso].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The global initiative for poliomyelitis eradication can only remain relevant if survey systems are regularly assessed. In order to identify shortcomings and to propose improvement, the data collection and transmission during case investigation were assessed in the Banfora health district in Burkina Faso.
  
  
  METHODS
  The survey targeted six (6) primary health centres, the district laboratory and the national laboratory, all involved in the poliomyelitis surveillance system. Data from registers, forms documenting suspected cases, stool sample forms and weekly reports were collected by means of a data grid. Data from actors involved in the poliomyelitis case investigation system were collected by means of an individual questionnaire.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The reactivity of investigating suspected cases was satisfactory with a median alert questionnaire notification time of 18 hours. The completeness of the reporting system was satisfactory. Nevertheless, the promptness of data management by primary heath centres and the national laboratory remained unsatisfactory. Evaluation of data management revealed logistic and organization shortcomings.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The overall efficacy of the poliomyelitis surveillance could be improved by using management tools for laboratory supplies, collecting data related to the homes of suspected cases and implementing a cold chain maintenance plan.
authors.forename: Koiné Maxime
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Drabo
authors.forename: Félicité
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Nana
authors.forename: Kouassi Lazare
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Kouassi
authors.forename: Salifou
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Konfé
authors.forename: Hervé
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Hien
authors.forename: Jacques
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Saizonou
authors.forename: Tinoaga Laurent
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Ouedraogo
mesh_terms: D002050:Burkina Faso / Q000453:epidemiology; D018563:Disease Notification / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011051:Poliomyelitis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D011159:Population Surveillance; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013997:Time Factors