Convergence in evaluation frameworks for integrated surveillance of AMR

An integrated approach to surveillance spanning different sectors has been promoted by international organisations for more than a decade and constitutes a central recommendation of the WHO action plan on AMR. The objective of the network is to develop guidance for a harmonised evaluation framework that will address the specific needs of integrated surveillance systems for AMR. Two main scientific workshops will be used to build on researchers’ experience and expertise and harmonise existing evaluation frameworks and approaches. Protocols and written guidance will be developed and made publicly available through an existing online website used for surveillance evaluation (SurvTools). Results will allow understanding of the potential value of integrated surveillance for AMR, and comparing integrated surveillance strategies across countries in order to identify the most cost-effective approaches.

The consortium has conducted a survey and interviews among stakeholders, tested various evaluation tools, developed a framework to compare different evaluation frameworks and produced a web-based guidance to support evaluators and decision-makers.

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Click here for the guidance tool.