Use of Mobile App for Real Time Data Entry and Monitoring: A Case Study of Anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG Antibody Sero-Surveillance in all Districts of Haryana, India

Mobile App Use for Covid Sero-surveillance

Abstract

Covid-19 has forced major changes in the conduct of the business processes. Public health surveys also face similar challenges. Traditional surveys using the paper-based questionnaire are being replaced with the digital modes of surveys. Many types of mobile based apps are now available. We used a digital survey tool „surveyman.ankaha.com‟ to conduct massive survey in all 22 districts, that was completed in record time of 3 days. Minimum 16 teams from each district registered and used the tool. We are presenting here our experiences with the app and the availability of the functions in the app, so that public health professionals can make better use of it. The app helped not only to capture real time data, but also helped in remote real time monitoring of the activity and to compile the report within one week of the completion of the activity. Dedicated support team at the coordinating headquarter is required during conduct of such massive mission like activities.