Table 2 Functionalities included in each MULTI-ACT MSC indicator
Information | Description |
|---|---|
Dimension | The CRIF dimension to which the indicator relates (excellence, efficacy, economic, social and PROs) |
Aspect to be measured | Key topic within each dimension evaluated by the indicator |
Type of indicator | Type of indicator within each aspect: core or additional |
Description | Content of the indicator |
Example | Example from health organizations’ reports or websites |
Associated terms | Definition of associated terms that are relevant for understanding the indicator |
Comments | Notes that clarify issues related to the computation or use of the indicator |
Data type | Overall classification of the type of data the indicator provides: quantitative or qualitative |
Expected frequency of data collection | How often data collection is expected |
Expected frequency of data dissemination | How often data are expected to be disseminated |
Indicator in use | Whether the indicator is currently being used: Yes/No |
Limitations | Issues that should be considered when using the indicator |
Links | Additional resources that could be helpful in computing and using the indicator |
Method of measurement | Description of how the indicator can be measured and reported |
Monitoring and evaluation framework | Research stage that the indicator evaluates: input, process, output, outcome, impact |
Preferred data sources | Data sources for gathering the data required for elaborating the indicator |
Rationale | Relevance of the indicator and advantages of using it |
Type of information to be reported | Classification of the information provided in the indicator (e.g. number in physical units, percentage, narrative description) |
Unit of measure | If the indicator is quantitative, the units in which the indicator is measured (e.g. number of articles) |