A health impact assessment on the construction phase of a major hospital redevelopment

Maxwell, Michelle; Harris, Patrick; Peters, Sharon; Thornell, Mark; D’Souza, Leah

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“…The type of HIA conducted was dependent on the resources available e.g., rapid and desktop [ 37 , 39 , 53 ] to ensure the amount of data collected in every stage would be a point of reference in the specific levels of communication. Thirteen of the HIAs identified in this study adopted a rapid approach [ 36 , 37 , 40 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 , 49 , 50 , 51 , 52 ], three adopted an intermediate approach [ 35 , 41 , 43 ] and two used the comprehensive HIA approach [ 38 , 42 ]. Four of the HIAs applied a desktop and rapid approach simultaneously [ 37 , 39 , 52 , 53 ].…”

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“…All the HIAs applied qualitative methods of data collection. Literature review was the most used method of data collection and was used in 13 of the HIAs [ 35 , 36 , 37 , 39 , 41 , 43 , 44 , 46 , 47 , 48 , 50 , 51 , 53 ] Interviews were conducted in eight of the included HIAs. Community-based focus group discussions were used in seven HIAs, while community and population profiles were used in five of the HIAs.…”

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Health Impact Assessments of Health Sector Proposals: An Audit and Narrative Synthesis

Wanjohi

Harrison

Harris‐Roxas

2021

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Background: Health impact assessment (HIA) is a tool used to assess the potential health impacts of proposed projects, programs, and policies. The extent of the use of HIAs conducted on health sector proposals, and what they focus on, is currently largely undocumented. This paper reviews HIAs conducted on health sector proposals, their characteristics and describes the settings in which they were conducted. Methods: A systematic review was conducted, including peer-reviewed journals and grey literature utilizing keywords, synonyms, and subject headings relevant to HIA and the health sector. Eligibility criteria were independently applied to the identified works and data appraisal conducted using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme qualitative checklist tool. Results: 19 HIAs were identified and included in the review, including 13 rapid, three intermediate, and two comprehensive HIAs. The HIAs use was evident across a range of health service contexts, though all but one had been conducted in developed countries. Conclusion: The use of HIAs in the health sector is limited. There were various benefits attributed to the HIAs analysed including and not limited to the allocation of resources, reducing inequalities, and identification of possible negative consequences of a project. There is an opportunity to improve the use and reporting of HIAs across health settings internationally to enhance the consideration of broader determinants of health, influence decision making, and use of evidence in health sector planning for the future.

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confidence: 99%

Health Impact Assessments of Health Sector Proposals: An Audit and Narrative Synthesis

Wanjohi

Harrison

Harris‐Roxas

2021

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“…Most HIAs have focused on sectors such as land use planning, transport and social policy proposals rather than health sector policies, plans and programs [5]. Despite this trend, HIAs are also conducted on health sector proposals [47–52]. …”

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Evaluating the impact of equity focused health impact assessment on health service planning: three case studies

Harris‐Roxas

Haigh

Travaglia

et al. 2014

BMC Health Serv Res

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BackgroundHealth impact assessment has been identified internationally as a mechanism to ensure potential health impacts and health equity impacts of proposals are considered before implementation. This paper looks at the impact of three equity focused health impact assessments (EFHIAs) of health service plans on subsequent decision-making and implementation, and then utilises these findings to test and refine an existing conceptual framework for evaluating the impact and effectiveness of health impact assessments for use in relation to EFHIAs.MethodsCase study analysis of three EFHIAs conducted on health sector plans in New South Wales, Australia. Data was drawn from 14 semi-structured interviews and the analysis of seven related documents (draft plans and EFHIA reports).ResultsThe case studies showed that the EFHIAs all had some impact on the decision-making about the plans and their implementation, most clearly in relation to participants’ understandings of equity and in the development of options for modifying service plans to ensure this was addressed. The timing of the EFHIA and individual responses to the EFHIA process and its recommendations were identified as critical factors influencing the impact of the EFHIAs. Several modifications to the conceptual framework are identified, principally adding factors to recognise the role individuals play in influencing the impact and effectiveness of EFHIAs.ConclusionEFHIA has the potential to improve the consideration of health equity in health service planning processes, though a number of contextual and individual factors affect this. Current approaches can be strengthened by taking into account personal and organisational responses to the EFHIA process.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/1472-6963-14-371) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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“…Foram levantados 37 artigos publicados e indexados entre 1990 e 2014 -Tabela 1. Dos 37 artigos, 26 foram considerados analíticos e 11 estudos de caso, sendo que dois artigos (MAXWELL, 2007;MAXWELL et al, 2008) descreveram o mesmo caso (Hospital Liverpool). A Australásia -Austrália e Nova Zelândia -tem se destacado como uma região em que discussões e ações relativas à realização sistematizada da AIS tem ocorrido desde o final da década de 1980, o que se reflete na quantidade e qualidade de publicações.…”

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Avaliação de Impacto à Saúde: o que aprender da Experiência da Austrália e Nova Zelândia e perspectivas para o Brasil

Novaes¹,

Abe²,

Wada³

et al. 2019

PLURI

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Descrever e analisar os principais pontos dos estudos sobre Avaliação de Impacto na Saúde (AIS) realizados na Austrália e obter contribuições para a implantação da AIS no Brasil. Foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica extensa sobre os artigos publicados e indexados entre 1990 e 2014, nas bases de dados Pubmed, Web of Knowledge, Science Direct e Portal Periódicos da CAPES. Os textos completos dos artigos sobre AIS na Austrália foram classificados como analíticos ou estudos de caso (EC), e analisados. Do total de 37 artigos, 26 foram analíticos e 11 EC. Os principais aspectos teóricos da AIS como ferramenta e da sua aplicação na Austrália foram abordados, mostrando como e por que a atividade de AIS tem crescido em diversidade e profundidade. A maioria dos EC descrevem a aplicação prática da AIS na área de planejamento urbano e abordam seus benefícios e sua influência no processo de tomada de decisão. 91% das AIS foram prospectivas e 45% completas. No Brasil a prática da AIS é incipiente, mas existe movimentação política no sentido de integrá-la ao estudo de impacto ambiental, e de inserir questões de saúde no licenciamento ambiental de projetos. A experiência australiana mostra que a implantação da AIS é viável, e que sua incorporação influencia no processo de tomada de decisão.Palavras-Chave: Saúde ambiental. Impacto Ambiental. Avaliação em Saúde.AbstractTo describe and analyze the focal points of the studies about Health Impact Assessment conducted in Australia and obtain elements to aid in the implementation of HIA in Brazil. We conducted an extense literature review of articles about HIA in Australia, published and indexed in the period between 1990 and 2014, in Pubmed, Web of Knowledge, Science Direct e Portal Periódicos da CAPES. The complete texts were read and classified in analytical or case studies (CS), and then analyzed. Out of a total of 37 articles, 26 were analytical and 11 CS. The main theoretical aspects of HIA as a tool and its application in Australia were described, highlighting why and how HIA has been successful and has grown in diversity and depth in this setting. Most CS described the use of HIA in urban planning, its benefits and its influence in the decision-making process. 91% of the HIAs were prospective and 45% complete. The practice of HIA is incipient in Brazil, however there is political urge to integrate HIA to ElA, and to include health issues in the environmental licensing process. The australian experience is a successful example of the practical use of HIA and shows how it influences the decision-making process.Keywords: Health Impact Assessment. Environmental Health. Environmental Impact.

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A health impact assessment on the construction phase of a major hospital redevelopment

Cited by 7 publications

References 21 publications

Health Impact Assessments of Health Sector Proposals: An Audit and Narrative Synthesis

Health Impact Assessments of Health Sector Proposals: An Audit and Narrative Synthesis

Evaluating the impact of equity focused health impact assessment on health service planning: three case studies

Avaliação de Impacto à Saúde: o que aprender da Experiência da Austrália e Nova Zelândia e perspectivas para o Brasil

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