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This project outlines a comprehensive timeline from March 2013 to February 2015, detailing the phases of preparation, data collection, and analysis in a clinical study focused on snakebite treatment. The preparatory phase included identifying local coordinators and data collectors, establishing storage for snakes, and community publicity, followed by rigorous data collection protocols for snakebite cases, sample collection, and routine communication with clinical centres. This systematic approach aimed to enhance snakebite management practices and ensure accurate reporting and analysis of data collected.
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Time line • March-May 2013- Preparation • June 2013-November 2014- Data collection • December 2014-February 2015- Analysis and report preparation
Preparatory phase Clinical centres • Identify local coordinator (study co-investigator) • Identify person for data collection (nurse/junior doctor/science graduate/paramedic) (3 hours/week) 3. Identify place for storage of snakes in hospital 4. Initiate publicity for study in local community 5. Training of person involved in data collection 6. Dummy run for data collection CMC • Setting up data collection software and programme • Training of clinical centre coordinators and staff involved in data collection (through video conferencing) • Pilot testing of forms, data entry and transfer • Supply of snake collection and sample collection containers
Data collection phase • Document all cases prospectively according to study protocol. • Collect and photograph dead snakes brought to hospital. • Collect and store single sample: swabs from bite site, serum and urine (if venom detection can be performed) • Send all clinical data monthly electronically or by post • Monthly phone call by project officer in CMC to clinical coordinators in collaborating hospitals • 3 monthly phone/video conference with all clinical centres