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Table 1 Overview of NIGRAAN quantitative tools

From: Improving community case management of diarrhoea and pneumonia in district Badin, Pakistan through a cluster randomised study—the NIGRAAN trial protocol

Tools/instruments

Purpose

User(s) in the field

Household survey questionnaire

To record the socio-demographic information and caregiver practices regarding diarrhoea and pneumonia of the population under study as well as to document the morbidity due to diarrhoea and pneumonia

The data collection team

Knowledge assessment questionnaire

To assess the theoretical understanding and knowledge of LHSs and LHWs regarding community case management of diarrhoea and pneumonia

The research team

Skills assessment scorecard ‘A’

To assess the practical/clinical skills of LHSs and LHWs regarding community case management of diarrhoea and pneumonia

Independent evaluator(s)

Skills assessment scorecard ‘B’

To assess the supervisory and clinical mentoring skills of LHSs in terms of providing feedback and supportive supervision to LHWs

Independent evaluator(s)