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Software
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• Automated validation and skip logic capacity
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• Time required to familiarise with new software
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• Off-line data collection capacity
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• Specialist technical help required to develop script for uploading data to server in the UK
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• Training required to design and manage forms
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Hardware
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• Portability of electronic tablets Option to resize screen to enlarge text useful for data collection
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• Issues with shipping devices and customs clearance for international deployment
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• Increased risk of theft of tablets compared to paper forms
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Costs
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• Re-usability of electronic tablets following initial investment
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• Cost of electronic tablets and accessories (covers, chargers, etc)
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• Cost of software
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• Cost of external support for technical aspects (scripting)
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Field -based Training
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• Data collectors enjoyed training and appreciated capacity building
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• Training required to use devices
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• Training required to use software for data collection
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Security
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• Data password protection on devices
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Processing and cleaning
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• Reduced need for processing and cleaning of data compared to paper forms
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• Time required for inbuilding validations and skip patterns in the tool at development stage
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