Translating Research Objectives into Data Requirements
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| Protocol component | Example from study objective | Data requirement | Example variable name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Children treated for malaria | Participant age, eligibility, diagnosis | `age_months`, `malaria_confirmed` |
| Intervention | SMS reminder | Reminder allocation or receipt | `sms_group`, `sms_sent` |
| Time origin | Discharge | Discharge date | `discharge_date` |
| Outcome | Clinic attendance | Attendance status and date | `attended_30d`, `attendance_date` |
| Time frame | Within 30 days | Derived interval from discharge to attendance | `days_to_attendance` |
| Context | Facility or site | Enrolling hospital or clinic | `site_id` |