Development and evaluation of a website for surveillance of healthcare-associated urinary tract infections in Australia

This study describes development and evaluation of the website for online data collection. Evaluation findings from 38 data collectors indicated most respondents found website registration and web form use easy (n=22; 58% and n=16; 43%, respectively). The need for improved computer literacy skills and automated data systems were highlighted. This study demonstrated a novel approach for Australian HAUTI data collection however refinements are needed before national roll-out.
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research