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CodeSDI.H3.DOC.PCT
Indicator NameAdherence to clinical guidelines, doctors (%)
Long definitionUnweighted average of the share of relevant history taking questions, the share of relevant examinations performed for doctors
TopicAbility
Unit of measurePercentage
Statistical concept and methodologyFor each of the following five case study patients: (i) malaria with anemia; (ii) diarrhea with severe dehydration; (iii) pneumonia; (iv) pulmonary tuberculosis; and (v) diabetes; (vi) post-partum hemorrhage; and (vii) neonatal asphyxia. History Taking Questions: Assign a score of one if a relevant history raking question is asked. The number of relevant history taking questions asked by the clinician during consultation is expressed as a percentage of the total number of relevant history questions included in the questionnaire. Relevant Examination Questions: Assign a score of one if a relevant examination question is asked. The number of relevant examination taking questions asked by the clinician during consultation is expressed as a percentage of the total number of relevant examination questions included in the questionnaire. For each case study patient: Unweighted average of the: relevant history questions asked, and the percentage of physical examination questions asked. Calculated for the set of doctors.
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