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CommCare Evidence Base Overview

The CommCare Evidence Base demonstrates that more studies have evaluated the impact of CommCare than any other mobile platform for frontline workers.

Learn more about CommCare’s proven impact on frontline programs

In this toolkit you’ll find

Key learnings from the studies included in the CommCare Evidence Base

Analysis of how CommCare and mobile tools in general can impact frontline programs

An RCT in South Africa found that FLWs using CommCare for cardiovascular disease screenings took 75% less time.

In a study with Pathfinder International, the use of CommCare helped increase the provision of HIV tests from 67.5% to 82.2%.

After incorprating performance feedback, FLWs in one study made 24% more visits than control group over a 12-month period.

The CommCare Evidence Base includes dozens of studies that explore CommCare’s impact on frontline programs

Go deeper with this recorded webinar to explore what secure data management looks like at every stage of maturity

Mobile Data Collection Implementation Guides

Strategies and best practices for designing and building mobile apps, and ensuring data quality in your frontline programs

A community health worker reviewing the design of a mobile data collection app

How to Choose the Right Data Collection Tool

Choosing a data collection tool starts with understanding the type of work you're doing and what you're going to need. Learn about survey tools and case management platforms, what costs to expect as you scale, and how to select tools that grow with your program vs alternatives that you'll outgrow in six months.

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Technical Guide: Designing for Data Quality

Ensure high-quality data from the start with built-in controls and validation. Learn essential strategies for consistent naming conventions, case management, validation conditions, and export planning. Includes downloadable worksheets and best practices for avoiding common pitfalls when updating applications.

Frontline workers interviewing farmers in Jaguwala village during a survey for a smallholder dairy research project in Pakistan. They collect data offline where there is no internet connectivity.

How to Build Your Mobile Data Collection App

Building a mobile data collection app that succeeds starts with understanding your program’s workflow and data needs. Learn how to plan, design, and deploy a data collection and service delivery app your teams will actually use, with case management, offline functionality, and built-in data quality features.

Discover how CommCare can work for your programs

Hear from Customers using CommCare to Improve their Frontline Program Performance

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Cure Violence Global

“CommCare is a mission-critical, strategic platform for us. We have been able to turn data into a strategic advantage, showcasing our impact and driving funding.”

- Dr. Charles Elliott, Director of Data Management

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Catholic Relief Services

“We use CommCare extensively to design data collection tools for both development and humanitarian contexts, appreciating its flexibility for both one-off surveys and case management.”

- Nora Lindström, Senior Director, ICT4D

MHP Salud

“CommCare has allowed us to really streamline the data collection process. CHWs find it easy to capture critical information in the moment with families.”

- Dr Maggie Dante, CEO

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Playbook for M&E Teams

Download the monitoring and evaluation playbook to learn how centralizing your digital tools can reduce costs, improve data quality, and scale impact.

More About CommCare

Learn how to build secure, customizable apps, enabling your frontline teams to collect actionable data and amplify your organization’s impact.

Guides and Toolkits

Find more interactive and informative tools can support you in implementing digital solutions including launching and improving your programs.