1. Implementing a national HES in practice - FEHES review
Päivikki Koponen

2. HES Models – phases of fieldwork
Interview supplemented by a few basic measurements
Extensive clinical examination by a survey team and several phases of fieldwork
Average length/participant
Min. 10 minutes, Max. 4 hours
Frequency: Irregular (over 10 years), 3-5 early, annually (continuous)

3. HES Models - Core and modular structure
One comprehensive HES
Separate surveys for dental and/or mental health and/or elderly and/or children and adolescents
Core survey
Additional modules (specific topics)
Booster samples (e.g. regional, specific population groups)

4. Questionnaires and interviews
Personal interview at home before examinations
Mailed questionnaire before examination
Interviews and/or self-administered questionnaires during examinations
Additional questionnaires after examinations

5. Feasibility of different environments (FEHES questionnaire, 32 countries/contact persons)

6. Organization and personnel
Planning, coordination and fieldwork by one organization in collaboration with others
Fieldwork organization selected by an open call for tender
Personnel specially employed for the survey or regular staff
Type and number of personnel vary

7. Need of physicians in the fieldwork (FEHES questionnaire, 32 countries/contact persons)
Not needed
Presence/ availability
Carried out by physician BP 28 1 3
Blood samples 20 11
Spirometry 8 4
ECG 22 2

8. Potentials and difficulties (FEHES questionnaire, 32 countries/contact persons)

9. Conclusions Previous experience and current interest available
Funding and participation major challenges
Differences in health care systems, and in professional qualifications, practices and roles need to be taken into account