Introduction to Data Collection and Monitoring

Objectives

The main objectives of PATH's data collection and monitoring remit are:

• To promote good practice in data collection for smoking cessation services
• To develop a strategy for the national monitoring of smoking cessation services
• To support smoking cessation services with data collection, evaluation and monitoring
• To offer guidance to smoking services on using client data in accordance with data protection and related legislation
• To support the development of smoking cessation information and research strategies

Outputs

To achieve these objectives we have:

• Produced a Report of Recommendations on data collection, monitoring and evaluation
• Developed a definition of services which should be included in the National Monitoring
• Developed a smoking cessation Minimum Dataset and accompanying guidelines for use
• Developed guidelines on Data Protection and Freedom of Information
• Supported NHS Scotland's Information Services Division (ISD) to develop a national smoking cessation database

For more information contact PATH's Research and Evaluation Officer:
Rory Morrison, rmorrison@ashscotland.org.uk 0131 220 9469