This document outlines a session on mobile metrics and evaluation frameworks. It discusses using mobile technologies to evaluate public health projects in South Africa. Specifically, it examines the "Mobile 4 HIV" project, which uses mobile services to support various HIV-related organizations. The project aims to measure outcomes like improved adherence, reduced loss to follow-up, and increased uptake of services. It also discusses using mobile phones as an evaluation tool to conduct surveys and follow-ups with users. Lastly, it prompts discussion on topics like assessing the business case for mobile interventions and using mobile as a research tool.

1. MobileActive 08: Mobile metrics and Evaluation Patty Mechael Peter Benjamin

6. Start with stated aim of the project – don’t be blinded by the tech. Adherence indictor, Clinic stats, patient QoC Adherence Loss to follow-up Patient – clinic link Adherence indicator, focus group. Uptake of services Improved positive living, adherence Messaging: Treatment Behaviour change indic. Self-report. Uptake of services Ideally – reduced incidence. Behaviour change Messaging: Prevention Eval Tools (e.g.) Goal Area

7. Eval Tools (e.g.) Goal Area Self-perception of reduced isolation, Improved question response Reduced isolation, self-help, respond to need Peer-peer, councelling Chosen indicators (eg branch reports) Feeling of inclusion and organisational capacity Improved info flow inside an organisation Org capacity Length of time to complete, data validation techniques Improved data collection (data quality, faster) M&E