Table 1.

Overview of NIGRAAN quantitative tools

Tools/instruments	Purpose	User(s) in the field
Household survey questionnaire	To record the socio-demographic information and caregiver practices regarding diarrhoea and pneumonia of the population under study as well as to document the morbidity due to diarrhoea and pneumonia	The data collection team
Knowledge assessment questionnaire	To assess the theoretical understanding and knowledge of LHSs and LHWs regarding community case management of diarrhoea and pneumonia	The research team
Skills assessment scorecard ‘A’	To assess the practical/clinical skills of LHSs and LHWs regarding community case management of diarrhoea and pneumonia	Independent evaluator(s)
Skills assessment scorecard ‘B’	To assess the supervisory and clinical mentoring skills of LHSs in terms of providing feedback and supportive supervision to LHWs	Independent evaluator(s)