Context of Decision Making Module 2 Part 1:

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Context of Decision Making Module 2 Part 1: Determinants of ddu Part 1: Session Objectives Highlight the determinants of data use List potential barriers to data use Introduce the Action Plan to Address Barriers to Data Use tool What Determines Data Demand & Use? * Based on PRISM analytical framework (LaFond, Fields et al. 2005 The PRISM: An Analytical Framework for Understanding Performance of Health Information Systems in Developing Countries. MEASURE Evaluation). Data are often underutilized because of… Technical constraints Individual technical skills Availability of computers Data system design Definition of indicators Lack of data quality assurance protocols Data are often underutilized because of… Organizational constraints Structural – roads, telecommunication Organizational – clarity of roles, support, flow of information Political interference Data are often underutilized because of… Individual constraints Decision-maker attitudes, Staff motivation, Lack of “data culture” What Determines Data Demand & Use? POLITICS CULTURE SOCIETY * Based on PRISM analytical Fields et al. 2005 The PRISM: An Analytical Framework for Understanding Performance of Health Information Systems in Developing Countries. MEASURE Evaluation). What barriers have you faced to using or getting others to use data and information? Group Participation Assessment of Data Use Constraints Tool Purpose To improve understanding of the demand for data and the constraints to data use Description Key informant interview guide designed to identify constraints Identifies effective practices in data use Two versions – Facility-level assessment & national and subnational assessments Assessment of Data Use Constraints Tool Action Plan for Addressing Barriers to Data Use Small Group Activity 2: Instructions Choose a note taker Discuss barriers to data use experienced in your work. Here are some questions to start your discussion: Have you ever had an experience while making a policy or program-related decision when you were concerned about the quality of the information being used? Does your agency have the technical capacity to ensure access to and availability of reliable data? What specific challenges have you experienced among your staff when it comes to using data? How does your organization support having the necessary information to make decisions? Time for activity: 1 hour Action Plan for Addressing Barriers to Data Use Small Group Activity: Report Back Share priority barriers Discuss solutions crafted Present action plan for two priority barriers Time for report back: Each group has 10–15 minutes Part 2: Context of decision making Part 2: Session Objectives Explain the context of decision making Define