Use of a Web-Based Report Generator for Internal Dissemination of RRFSS Results
Outline Background Process Demonstration Advantages/Limitation Questions
Background Internal dissemination of RRFSS Use of Health Unit Intranet Supplement indicator pages Raise the profile of RRFSS internally
Process Web-based query interface RRFSS report (tables / charts) Append to table in database (Access) Upload database to Intranet server 1. Analysis 2. Database 3. Interface Data analysis (SPSS) Analysis result (SPSS data format) SPSS data Export to Excel
Analysis Macros Used by all syntax files For calculating: seasonal weights, weighted and unweighted estimates with 95% CI for total population and select subgroups, checking release criteria Syntax Separate file for each module Retrieves data set & derives variables Calculates % and 95% CI for overall & subgroups Defines all titles & labels needed for queries, tables & charts Aggregates data into one file Exports to an Excel file linked to database
Database MS Access database Set table structure Add data from the Excel via an Append Query Upload to Intranet server Through a secure page on Intranet Synchronize DB from internal network to applications data folder
Web Interface Dynamic SQL statement – user defined Create HTML tables & graphical charts Output final page structure browser
Query Page Query Parameters Passes parameters into the SQL statement to build the report
Table – Totals Labels LabelHeading Releasent Indicator StartWave EndWave Area
Table - Subgroup Group GroupHeading
Chart Indicator StartWave EndWave Area
Advantages & Limitations Efficient Centralized Dynamic Customizable Cost # data requests Garbage In / Garbage Out Not a “magic bullet” – (analysis still required) Technical expertise Software / hardware requirements Interpretation
Questions John Barbaro, Research Analyst Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit ext Kevin Pipher, Webmaster Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit ext