Delphi survey on clinical signs and symptoms at primary health facilities

Data from a Delphi survey conducted among 30 primary health care workers in Tanzania.

The Delphi survey was based on a recent Delphi study among international experts on predictors of sepsis in children under five and included questions about each clinical element based on three domains: 1. Reliability of measurement, 2. Frequency of finding an abnormal value, and 3. Level of training required. Additionally, availability of instruments to measure vital signs and other challenges in collecting each element were evaluated. The answers were classified using a 5-point Likert scale: minimal, moderate, high, not applicable, I don’t know. The answer options for the availability of vital sign instruments were yes/no/I don’t know. We also collected data on the professional background and expertise of the participants.