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This national HES manual serves as a vital resource outlining the aims and organization of the survey, detailing the target population, and addressing ethical considerations. It covers essential aspects like data management, quality assurance, personnel training, fieldwork procedures, and dissemination strategies. Prepared by the EHES Reference Centre with national experts, the manual ensures standardized protocols while allowing national adaptations. The template will be available in local languages and English, promoting consistency across national health surveys.
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National manuals Hanna Tolonen EGHI subgroup on HES, 2nd March 2011, Luxembourg
What is a national HES manual? • A written document of • Aims and purpose of the survey • Organization of the survey • Detailed documentation of • Target population and sample selection • Ethical issues and informed consent • Data management • Quality assurance • Personnel (selection and training) • Fieldwork procedures incl. measurement procedures • Dissemination and publicity • Budget and funding
Who will prepare? • EHES Reference Centre in collaboration with the national experts • In national languages • In English
Template • A template for the national manual is prepared • Lists issues which should be covered by national manual • National format may vary • For measurement protocols, EHES standards can be copied directly • Includes references to the EHES Manual
Schedule • Template and updated EHES Manual to the EHES web site: end of March 2011 • National manuals ready: end of November 2011 • Translations of national manuals: December 2011