Module 2

Discrete desk review of data quality

The desk review is an evaluation of data quality dimensions of completeness, internal consistency, external comparisons and external consistency of population data. Normally, the desk review requires monthly or quarterly data by sub-national administrative area for the most recent reporting year, and annual aggregated data for the last three reporting years for the selected indicators.

District data quality assurance: a training package for monthly use of DHIS2 data quality dashboards at district and health facility levels

This training package aims to improve the quality of RHIS data through building capacity in the regular use of DHIS 2-based data quality tools at district level. Two approaches are presented:

  • the DHIS2 version of the WHO Data Quality Tool;
  • specially-configured data quality dashboards that are visible when users log into the DHIS2 website. 

The package includes set of tutorials and an exercise book that can be used in workshops or for self-learning. 

Guidance

Data quality assurance: module 2: discrete desk review of data quality

Tools: 

Excel tool 

DHIS2 logoWHO Data Quality Tool App: 

         Installation and User Guide 
         Analysis Guidance