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Rabies Data Collector (RDC) On behalf of the Global Alliance for Rabies Control 2016 Background Data collection is often difficult, especially during vaccination campaigns There is little time for vaccinators to gather data while

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Rabies Data Collector (RDC)

On behalf of the Global Alliance for Rabies Control

2016

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Background

  • Data collection is often difficult, especially

during vaccination campaigns

– There is little time for vaccinators to gather data while vaccinating

  • Often a dedicated data capturer is required

– Costly

  • Thus, a need for a simple, yet comprehensive

data collection method became evident

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Rabies Data Collector

  • Developed based on feedback from the

PARACON meeting in 2015

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Rabies Data Collector (RDC)

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Capabilities

  • Automatically collects:

– Time – Date – GPS coordinates

  • Captures inputted data via 3 questions each

with 2 options

– Example output: Adult, Male, Dog, GPS, Time, Date

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Software Advantages

  • High memory capacity (stores 500 records)
  • Can be run on any Windows compatible

machine

  • Software programme file small enough to be

emailed (<2mb in size)

– No need for complicated programme installation

  • Data outputs in Excel file

– Compatible with most reporting bulletins and programmes (GIS, Google maps, etc.) – Easy to create quick graphs and outputs

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Hardware Advantages

  • Durable
  • Lightweight
  • Easy-to-use
  • Easily waterproofed (works through a ziplock

bag)

  • Can be used with a nitrile/latex glove
  • Simple micro-USB charge – can be charged off
  • f a standard smartphone charger, from wall

socket or laptop

  • Cost effective – cheaper than a smartphone
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Connectivity Advantages

  • Works solely on GPS

– Not reliant on mobile networks – No data/internet access required

  • Data stored on device until download onto

computer

  • Can be used in the most remote areas
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Versatility

  • Decal design is interchangeable
  • Software programme enables functional

interchangeability

  • Can be used in any situation

– Limited to 3 questions with 2 options per question

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Possible uses

  • Rabies vaccination campaigns
  • Post-vaccination surveys
  • Sterilisation campaigns
  • Basic KAP surveys
  • Dog population estimates
  • Healthcare facilities – wound category

information

  • Other diseases/other uses non-rabies related
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Basic Pilot Test South Africa

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Data analyses

  • Information provided by software:
  • Software provides automatic breakdown of

species, sex and age

Species Adult Juvenile Male Female Total Dogs 12 10 9 13 22 Cats 14 15 19 10 29

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Starting point

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High GPS resolution

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End point

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Example data set

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Static point vaccination campaign Zanzibar

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Vaccinated population

  • Only dogs were vaccinated on the day

Total Male Female Adult Juvenile 27 10 17 22 5

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Plotted vaccination – specific location

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Plotted vaccination – specific location

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Driving transect Sierra Leone

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Counted population

  • Only dogs were counted on the day

Total Male Female Adult Juvenile 75 45 30 70 5

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Price and warranty

  • USD 200 per unit

– Cheaper than a smartphone

  • 1 year carry-in warranty on device – free

repair/replacement (T’s & C’s)

  • Software support provided