Table 1

Data collection tool

Data sourceDetails
AgencyName of agency
AbbreviationAbbreviation of agency name
Data typeCensus/administrative/sample/longitudinal
Associated micro data
Aim of data collection
Primary or secondary data source
Population coverageSample/whole population
Individual level/aggregated data
How data were collectedOnline/paper/face-to-face/telephone
Years data were collected
Geographical coverageNational/state/regional
Geographical level of reportingStatistical level (eg, Remoteness Area)
Sample sizeNumber of participants
Data capture% participation/response rate
Workforce type/profession
AgeMean and SD/median and IQR/range
SexSex ratio/% male/% female
Level of education% with specified qualification
Hours of workFull-time equivalent
Activity levelNumber of patient interactions
Work settingHospital/community
Employment sectorPublic/private
Principal roleClinician/administrative/educator/researcher
Other information
Accessibility of information
References/websitesFor example, author(s) and year of paper/review/report