Decision tree for ACE investigations

Appendix I

Decision Tree for ACE Investigations

• Perform medical chart review

Medical chart data is needed

• Perform medical chart review

Select sample(s)

Determine level of data needed and perform appropriate survey(s):

• Epi CASE

• General Survey

• Household Survey

• Simple random sample

• Stratified random sample

• Convenience sample

Sample households

Can survey target group(s) within ~2 weeks

• Interview subgroup (e.g. those who sought medical care)

• Convenience sample

• Simple random sample

• Stratified random sample

• Two stage cluster sample

Determine survey method(s)

• Face-to face interview

• Telephone interview

• Responder-administered pen and paper survey

• Mailed survey

• On-line survey

Medical chart data is needed

Require hospital response data

Perform hospital survey at all responding hospitals

Can learn what is needed without survey(s)

Require exposure, health status, response, communication, and/or needs data