Table 3.
Participants’ consensus status on the feasibility of implementing recommendation statements (N = 45)
| Domain | Sub-domains | Statements | Consensus | Non-consensus | Neutral |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | |||
| Core Functions | Case detection, registration and confirmation | It is feasible to update surveillance guidelines currently in use at the sub-national level | 50 (100) | - | - |
| It is feasible to update the available PC-NTDs case definitions currently in use at the sub-national level | 37 (82) | - | 8 (18) | ||
| It is feasible to train all health workers on the application of available PC-NTDs case definitions | 31 (69)* | 4 (9) | 10 (22) | ||
| It is feasible to increase the number of laboratories at lower surveillance levels to improve PC-NTDs case confirmation capacity | 16 (35)* | 3 (7) | 26 (58) | ||
| It is feasible to fully equip laboratories at the health facility level to improve PC-NTDs case confirmation | 32 (71) | 3 (7) | 10 (22) | ||
| It is feasible to provide an adequate number of skilled laboratory health personnel for effective confirmation of PC-NTDs | 39 (87) | - | 6 (13) | ||
| Reporting | It is feasible to ensure reporting forms are always readily available in all surveillance levels | 45 (100) | - | - | |
| It is feasible to avail updated reporting guidelines at the sub-national level | 44 (98) | - | 1 (2) | ||
| It is feasible to list all PC-NTDs in the existing reporting forms to improve surveillance data capture | 25 (55)* | 3 (7) | 17 (38) | ||
| It is feasible to ensure immediate reporting of PC-NTD cases to improve planned response actions | 30 (66)* | 2 (4) | 13 (29) | ||
| It is feasible to adopt electronic reporting tools to improve transmission of PC-NTDs surveillance data to the next level | 45 (100) | - | - | ||
| It is feasible to offer frequent training on reporting PC-NTDs using existing reporting forms | 44 (98) | 1 (2) | - | ||
| It is feasible to allocate adequate time for surveillance reports preparation and submission to the next levels | 45 (100) | - | - | ||
| Data Analysis | It is feasible to enhance PC-NTDs surveillance data analysis at the sub-national level | 42 (93) | - | 3 (7) | |
| It is feasible for analysis of PC-NTDs surveillance data to be conducted on a routine-basis | 14 (31)* | 22 (49) | 9 (20) | ||
| It is feasible to undertake trend analysis of PC-NTDs reported cases periodically | 27 (60)* | 3 (7) | 15 (33) | ||
| It feasible to enhance training on PC-NTDs surveillance data analysis | 45 (100) | - | - | ||
| It is feasible to have clearly formulated PC-NTDs action thresholds | 43 (95) | - | 2 (4) | ||
| It is feasible to provide adequate data analysis tools and equipment to all surveillance levels | 44 (98) | - | 1 (2) | ||
| Feedback | It is feasible to improve feedback on PC-NTDs surveillance data at the sub-national level | 41 (91) | - | 4 (9) | |
| It is feasible to provide timely feedback on PC-NTDs surveillance data reported to the next level | 44 (97) | - | 1 (2) | ||
| It is feasible to provide regular feedback on reported PC-NTDs surveillance data | 42 (93) | - | 3 (7) | ||
| It is feasible to adapt improved electronic feedback mechanisms | 45 (100) | - | - | ||
| It is feasible to increase feedback on PC-NTDs to lower surveillance levels | 41 (91) | - | 4 (9) | ||
| Epidemic preparedness and response | It is feasible to provide all surveillance levels with updated PC-NTDs outbreak preparedness and response protocols | 45 (100) | - | - | |
| It is feasible to have well constituted outbreak response teams to respond to probable PC-NTDs outbreaks | 43 (95) | - | 2 (4) | ||
| It is feasible to provide adequate emergency supplies to respond to probable PC-NTDs outbreaks | 41 (91) | - | 4 (9) | ||
| It is feasible to provide regular training on PC-NTDs outbreak preparedness and response | 45 (100) | - | - | ||
| Support Functions | Supervision | It is feasible to enhance supervision of PC-NTDs surveillance activities at the sub-national level | 41 (91) | - | 4 (9) |
| It is feasible to provide regular supervision of PC-NTDs surveillance activities undertaken at the lower levels | 23 (51)* | 2 (4) | 20 (44) | ||
| It is feasible to formulate supervisory schedules for PC-NTDs surveillance activities | 45 (100) | - | - | ||
| It is feasible to increase the frequency of supervisory visits to the lower surveillance levels | 10 (22)* | 20 (45) | 15 (33) | ||
| It is feasible to train and sensitise all health workers regarding supervisory activities | 43 (95) | 1 (2) | 1 (2) | ||
| It is feasible to properly constitute supervisory teams to adequately supervise PC-NTDs surveillance activities | 45 (100) | - | - | ||
| It is feasible to ensure there is adequate resource provision to support supervision of PC-NTDs surveillance activities | 44 (98) | - | 1 (2) | ||
| It is feasible to increase community participation to support supervision of PC-NTDs surveillance activities | 44 (98) | - | 1 (2) | ||
| Training | It is feasible to enhance PC-NTDs surveillance trainings conducted at the sub-national level | 44 (97) | - | 1 (2) | |
| It is feasible to provide regular training specifically on PC-NTDs surveillance activities | 39 (87) | - | 6 (13) | ||
| It is feasible to avail adequate training materials and equipment across all surveillance levels | 45 (100) | - | - | ||
| It is feasible to retain trained surveillance staff across all surveillance levels | 12 (27)* | 24 (53) | 9 (20) | ||
| Resources | It is feasible to increase funding to support PC-NTDs surveillance activities | 34 (75) | - | 11 (24) | |
| It is feasible to provide electronic communication equipment for transmission of PC-NTDs surveillance data | 45 (100) | - | - | ||
| It is feasible to improve transport and logistical support to facilitate PC-NTDs surveillance activities | 45 (100) | - | - | ||
| It is feasible to increase the number of health workers involved in PC-NTDs surveillance activities | 18 (40)* | 2 (4) | 25 (56) | ||
| It is feasible to improve telecommunication channels to support transmission of surveillance data | 45 (100) | - | - | ||
| It is feasible to improve means of transportation to facilitate surveillance activities | 45 (100) | - | - | ||
| Attribute Functions | Simplicity | It is feasible to simplify existing guidelines for completing reporting forms | 45 (100) | - | - |
| It is feasible to simplify available forms to ease reporting of PC-NTDs | 45 (100) | - | - | ||
| It is feasible to simplify PC-NTDs case definitions to ease application | 37 (82) | - | 8 (18) | ||
| It is feasible to simplify methods for PC-NTDs surveillance data collection and analysis | 45 (100) | - | - | ||
| Acceptability | It is feasible for the health managers to support PC-NTDs surveillance activities in the region | 45 (100) | - | - | |
| It is feasible to influence health workers’ perceptions on the public health importance of PC-NTDs in the region | 43 (96) | - | 2 (4) | ||
| Stability | It is feasible to address challenges facing PC-NTDs surveillance activities with minimal delays | 36 (80) | 3 (7) | 6 (13) | |
| It is feasible to avail sufficient resources to support PC-NTDs surveillance activities | 44 (98) | 1 (2) | - | ||
| Flexibility | It is feasible for the existing surveillance systems to be well adapted to reporting all PC-NTDs in the region | 32 (71) | 2 (4) | 11 (24) | |
| It is feasible for the existing surveillance systems to adapt easily to changes in PC-NTDs information needs | 33 (73) | 3 (7) | 9 (20) |
* - statements not achieving the > 70 % consensus threshold