Data Demand & Use (DDU) Why we collect

Transcript:Data Demand & Use (DDU) Why we collect:
Data Demand & Use (DDU) Why we collect health-related data Session Overview Understanding the need for data Importance of improving data informed decision making Explain the context of decision-making Role of monitoring and evaluation data in decision making Highlight determinants of data use List potential barriers to data use Assessment of Barriers to Data Use Tool Explain the relationship of stakeholders to the data use in decision making cycle Stakeholder Assessment and Engagement Tools Linking decisions and questions with potential data sources Identify priority decisions and programmatic questions Create a time-bound plan for using data in decision making Framework for Linking Data with Action Tool Understanding the need for data Decisions Within Programs Ensure program activities are executed as planned & services are delivered as intended Are we doing the right things, doing them right, and reaching those we intended? Decisions about: employment & manpower mobilization & allocation of resources needed information and developing feedback channels Factors other than evidence-based information influence decisions Power relationships Timing Competing priorities Public opinion Political ideology Arbitrariness Local culture of decision-making Other information sources Understanding Decision-Making What is the decision to be made? Who makes it? When and why is the decision made? How is the decision made? What information is needed? What is my role in decision making? Why Improve Data Informed Decision Making? HIV epidemic Resurgence of TB Continued prevalence of malaria Pockets of stalled fertility decline Population burden Shortage of health care workers Context Pressing need to develop health policies, strategies and interventions Why Improve Data Informed Decision Making? Increased financial investments for service delivery Increased accountability requirements Improved national HMIS Increased demand for evaluation and other research Why address data demand & use? Evidence-based Decision Making Process Level of Dissatisfaction that Policy is Based on Scientific Evidence Percent dissatisfied Overseas Development Institute, Jones et al., 2008. Challenges Integrated HMIS still not fully functioning Little or no communication between data producers and data users Low capacity to collect, analyze & interpret data Limited or no culture of data use Data collection and use not a priority The Response Monitoring & Evaluation Systems Better Health Outcomes Data Informed Decisions Group Participation How do you and your organization use data and information? We can use information to… Inform health policies and plans Raise additional resources Strengthen programs and improve results Ensure accountability and reporting Improve quality of services provided Contribute to global lessons