Source Data Provider
These are the individuals or institutions who collect the required data. It is the most costly and difficult element of the system. It has to be systematic and uniform, and producers of source data need to be trained and motivated to ensure high data quality.
Role of SDP
1. Doctor in charge ( his/her duties are ) :
- Give briefing to new doctors and paramedical staff about the Schizophrenia Outcome Study
- Ensure and monitor that the data collection process follow the methodology stated in the manual
- Emphasize to doctors about the nature of "carbon" and perforated on all outcome forms used
- Ensure the eligibility of writing
2. Site coordinator (paramedics) duties are :
- Request Schizophrenia Notification Forms from Registry Manager of MHRU
- Ensure that forms are adequate for continuous data collection (at least 50 set in stock)
- Check the data are complete before sending to Mental Health Registry Unit
- Send the complete forms to Mental Health Registry Unit monthly
- Keep the copy of the forms in the file
- Complete the queries of missing compulsory data
- Maintain a good line of communication with MHRU personnel
Listed below are source data providers of the NMHR :
