types of surveillance Flashcards
passive surveillance
disease reported by doctors.
pros: not expensive, not complicated
cons: quality of report is reliant on doctor, and the information is often limited
active surveillance
health agencies contact health providers for reports.
Pros: ensure accuracy and quality of the information
use: specific investigation or during outbreak
syndromic surveillance
studying and tracking the symptoms of a disease instead of the disease itself.
Use: when time is short, when diagnosis are hard to take, or during outbreaks
sentinel
Professionals who represent a specific place or population report health events to health agencies.
Use: when reliable data can’t be obtained through passive surveillance
pros: able to implement intervention measures earlier and isn’t reliant on doctors