Management of Fever in Children: Measurement and Examples

This lecture focuses on the management of fever in children under five, covering the implementation research outcomes related to measuring and operationalizing the outcomes. It includes examples of how outcomes have been measured in various studies, such as community-directed interventions for diseases like onchocerciasis and malaria. The lecture also discusses data collection approaches for measuring implementation research outcomes, emphasizing the importance of fidelity, coverage, feasibility, and cost. Through awareness quizzes and case studies, the instructor illustrates the significance of collecting data across multiple socioecological levels and using both qualitative and quantitative methods to assess outcomes.