Improving Public Health Policy through Infection Transmission Modelling: Guidelines for Creating a Community of Practice

Autor: Harpa Isfeld-Kiely, Seyed M. Moghadas, Margaret Haworth-Brockman, Joel Kettner
Přispěvatelé: University of Manitoba
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2015
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Zdroj: Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, Vol 26, Iss 4, Pp 191-195 (2015)
The Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases & Medical Microbiology
ISSN: 1712-9532
Popis: Infection transmission models have been applied in the Canadian public health system to create modelling frameworks and knowledge translation methods that inform public health by linking theory, practice and policy. The Use of Mathematical Modelling in Public Health Decision Making for Infectious Diseases workshop was held by the Pandemic Influenza Outbreak Research Modelling team and the National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases to establish the infrastructure, expertise and resources necessary for building a Community of Practice. The authors discuss the key presentations, as well as summarize the outcomes and action plans that emerged.
BACKGROUND: Despite significant research efforts in Canada, real application of modelling in public health decision making and practice has not yet met its full potential. There is still room to better address the diversity of the Canadian population and ensure that research outcomes are translated for use within their relevant contexts. OBJECTIVES: To strengthen connections to public health practice and to broaden its scope, the Pandemic Influenza Outbreak Research Modelling team partnered with the National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases to hold a national workshop. Its objectives were to: understand areas where modelling terms, methods and results are unclear; share information on how modelling can best be used in informing policy and improving practice, particularly regarding the ways to integrate a focus on health equity considerations; and sustain and advance collaborative work in the development and application of modelling in public health. METHOD: The Use of Mathematical Modelling in Public Health Decision Making for Infectious Diseases workshop brought together research modellers, public health professionals, policymakers and other experts from across the country. Invited presentations set the context for topical discussions in three sessions. A final session generated reflections and recommendations for new opportunities and tasks. CONCLUSIONS: Gaps in content and research include the lack of standard frameworks and a glossary for infectious disease modelling. Consistency in terminology, clear articulation of model parameters and assumptions, and sustained collaboration will help to bridge the divide between research and practice.
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