Table 2

Summary of outcomes for studies with quantitative outcomes (n=42)

No of studies (%)
Data quality outputs measured
More than one data quality outputs measured26 (59)
Data accuracy measured29 (66)
Data completeness measured34 (77)
Data timeliness measured15 (34)
Data relevance measured1 (2)
Improvement in data quality output
One or more outputs improved41/44 (93)
Improvement in data accuracy23/29 (79)
Improvement in data completeness29/34 (85)
Improvement in data timelines12/15 (80)
Improvement in data relevance1/1 (100)
Data quality above threshold (outcome improved and ≥80% after intervention)
One or more outputs with adequate data quality after improvement30/44 (68)
Improved and adequate data quality in accuracy14/23 (60)
Improved and adequate data quality in completeness19/31 (61)
Improved and adequate data quality in timeliness3/12 (25)
Improved and adequate data quality in relevance1/1 (100)
Improved and adequate data quality in generalN/A
  • N/A, not available.