Perceived usefulness of a distributed community-based syndromic surveillance system: a pilot qualitative evaluation study
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- 14 June 2011
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Research Notes
- Vol. 4 (1), 187
- https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-0500-4-187
Abstract
We conducted a pilot utility evaluation and information needs assessment of the Distribute Project at the 2010 Washington State Public Health Association (WSPHA) Joint Conference. Distribute is a distributed community-based syndromic surveillance system and network for detection of influenza-like illness (ILI). Using qualitative methods, we assessed the perceived usefulness of the Distribute system and explored areas for improvement. Nine state and local public health professionals participated in a focus group (n = 6) and in semi-structured interviews (n = 3). Field notes were taken, summarized and analyzed.Keywords
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