RAM-OP
The RAM-OP Manual
Introduction
1
Sampling
1.1
The RAM-OP sample
1.1.1
The first-stage sample
1.1.2
The second stage sample
1.2
Implicit stratification
1.3
RAM-OP survey sample size
1.4
Eligibility
1.5
Age distribution, eligibility criteria, and sample design
1.6
Practical sampling
1.6.1
The first stage sample - list-based sampling
1.6.2
The first stage sample - map-based sampling
1.6.3
The second stage (within-community) sample
1.6.4
Mapping the community - single and multiple clusters
1.6.5
Mapping the community - ribbon communities
1.6.6
Mapping the community - mixed communities
1.6.7
Segmentation
1.6.8
Sample dwellings
1.6.9
Random walk sampling
1.6.10
Systematic sampling
1.6.11
Sampling in urban settings
2
Indicators
2.1
The RAM-OP indicator set
2.1.1
Demography and situation
2.1.2
Food intake
2.1.3
Meal frequency
2.1.4
Food groups and dietary diversity
2.1.5
Indicators of nutrient consumption
2.1.6
Severe food insecurity
2.1.7
Disability
2.1.8
Activities of daily living
2.1.9
Mental health and well-being
2.1.10
Dementia
2.1.11
Health and health-seeking behaviour
2.1.12
Sources of income
2.1.13
Water, sanitation, and hygiene
2.1.14
Anthropometry and screening coverage
2.1.15
Visual impairment
2.1.16
Miscellaneous indicators
2.2
A note on data management and data analysis
3
The RAM-OP questionnaire
4
Datasets
5
Practical Fieldwork
5.1
Authorisations and clearances
5.2
Working with a local partner
5.3
Translating the questionnaire
5.4
Supervisors, enumerators, and data entry staff
5.5
Training of enumerators
5.6
Survey logistics
5.6.1
Transportation
5.6.2
Tools and equipment
5.7
Data collection
5.8
Survey planning
5.9
Daily survey activities
6
RAM-OP Software
6.1
Data entry
6.2
Data analysis
7
Conclusion
Rapid Assessment Method for Older People (RAM-OP): The Manual
Rapid Assessment Method for Older People (RAM-OP): The Manual
Pascale Fritsch, Ernest Guevarra, Katja Siling, Mark Myatt
21/12/2015
The RAM-OP Manual
