The RISKSUR EVA Tool (Survtool): a tool for the integrated evaluation of animal health surveillance systems

Publication date: Available online 18 September 2019Source: Preventive Veterinary MedicineAuthor(s): Marisa Peyre, Linda Hoinville, James Njoroge, Angus Cameron, Daniel Traon, Flavie Goutard, Clémentine Calba, Vladimir Grosbois, Alexis Delabouglise, Viktor Varant, Julian Drewe, Dirk Pfeiffer, Barbara HäslerAbstractInformation about infectious diseases at the global level relies on effective, efficient and sustainable national and international surveillance systems. Surveillance systems need to be regularly evaluated to ensure their effectiveness, the quality of the data and information provided, as well as to be able to allocate resources efficiently. Currently available frameworks for evaluation of surveillance systems in animal or human health often treat technical, process and socio-economic aspects separately instead of integrating them. The surveillance evaluation (EVA) tool, a support tool for the evaluation of animal health surveillance systems, was developed to provide guidance for integrated evaluation of animal health surveillance including economic evaluation. The tool was developed by international experts in surveillance and evaluation in an iterative process of development, testing and revision; taking into account existing frameworks and guidance, scientific literature and expert opinion elicitation. The EVA tool encompasses a web interface for users to develop an evaluation plan, a Wiki classroom to provide theoretical information on all required concepts an...
Source: Preventive Veterinary Medicine - Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research