Indicators Create and Edit - LogicalOutcomes/DHIS2-FAQ GitHub Wiki

Task:

  • Create Indicators in DHIS2.

Notes:

  • Individual Data Elements that are disaggregated into subcategories (i.e. categories or option sets) can automatically aggregate together, in any manner, through the reporting apps (Data Visualizer & Pivot Tables)

  • Indicators are disconnected from the value of Data Elements, and therefore can be changed without affecting the underlying raw data.

  • Commonly used numbers (e.g. 1) can be saved as a Constant to reduce the need to be manually entered into formulas.

  • Click Here to see a walkthrough video from the Online Curriculum that is related to creating Indicators.

 Instructions:

Step 1: Go to the 'Data Elements/Indicators' app:

 

Step 2: Click 'Indicator' at the bottom of the screen.

 

Step 3: Click the '+' icon, you will see this screen:

 

Step 4: Fill out:

a. Name

b. Short name (identical to Name). Note that Short name must be 50 characters or less.

c. Select Indicator Type from the following options (null is default):

d. Click 'Edit numerator'.

  1. Double click the required Data Element(s), and use the mathematical function buttons, to form the required calculation.

  2. Click 'Done' when finished.

See the example:

  e. Click 'Edit numerator'.

  1. Double click the required Data Element(s), and use the mathematical function buttons, to form the required calculation.

  2. Click 'Done' when complete

 

Step 5: Click 'Save' at the bottom of the screen to save your new Indicator.

Step 6: To edit an Indicator, select it from the Indicator management screen.

Step 7: Make the desired edits and click 'Save'