Developing an evidence-based public health informatics course*

Yu, Xinyu; Xie, Yue; Pan, Xuequn; Mayfield-Johnson, Susan; Whipple, Jessica; Azadbakht, Elena

doi:10.3163/1536-5050.103.4.007

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“…There is ample opportunity for partnerships between academic libraries and public health researchers, but first, there must be an understanding of researchers’ current information practices and beliefs. The information needs and uses of public health practitioners and workers—those employed by government or nonprofit agencies—have been examined thoroughly [ 20 – 23 ]. However, few studies have addressed the needs of public health faculty researchers in an academic setting, which can differ given the resource-rich environment that universities offer.…”

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A qualitative analysis of the information science needs of public health researchers in an academic setting

Hunt

Bakker

2018

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ObjectivesThe University of Minnesota (UMN) Health Sciences Libraries conducted a needs assessment of public health researchers as part of a multi-institutional study led by Ithaka S+R. The aims of the study were to capture the evolving needs, opportunities, and challenges of public health researchers in the current environment and provide actionable recommendations. This paper reports on the data collected at the UMN site.MethodsParticipants (n=24) were recruited through convenience sampling. One-on-one interviews, held November 2016 to January 2017, were audio-recorded. Qualitative analyses were conducted using NVivo 11 Pro and were based on the principles of grounded theory.ResultsThe data revealed that a broad range of skill levels among participants (e.g., literature searching) and areas of misunderstanding (e.g., current publishing landscape, open access options). Overall, data management was an afterthought. Few participants were fully aware of the breadth of librarian knowledge and skill sets, although many did express a desire for further skill development in information science.ConclusionsLibraries can engage more public health researchers by utilizing targeted and individualized marketing regarding services. We can promote open science by educating researchers on publication realities and enhancing our data visualization skills. Libraries might take an institution-wide leadership role on matters of data management and data policy compliance. Finally, as team science emerges as a research priority, we can offer our networking expertise. These support services may reduce the stresses that public health researchers feel in the current research environment.

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A qualitative analysis of the information science needs of public health researchers in an academic setting

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2018

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“…Focus groups are a well-established qualitative research method widely used in medical and health education ( 28 ) and have been a method of choice for performing needs assessments for training and education ( 29 , 30 ). We believed that this will be particularly useful method for exploring public health students' views about global health and global health education.…”

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Indian Public Health Students' Perspectives on Global Health Education

Sawleshwarkar

Zodpey

Negin

2021

Front. Public Health

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Global health discipline is of increasing interest for educators and students in public health across the world. Public health education is recently gaining momentum in India, but global health is still at an embryonic stage. Value of students as stakeholders in curriculum development is increasingly recognized but literature about perspectives of public health students regarding global health education is limited. This study aimed to explore Indian public health students' perspectives about global health education and to provide platform for the development of global health education framework for future public health professionals. This study involved a series of focus groups with students and sought to understand perceptions about global health and global health education framework. We recruited public health students at three institutes across India for focus group discussions. Focus groups questions covered current understanding of global health, opinions regarding global health education for public health curriculum and the relevance of global health competency domains for future employment. Recordings were transcribed verbatim and the transcripts were read along with field notes and then analyzed thematically. A total of 36 students participated in four focus groups. There was a general recognition that global health is transnational and that a global outlook is now essential. But there were concerns regarding local and global priorities in public health. Global health was regarded as being wider than public health by some, but others viewed public health being the umbrella term with global health as a specialization. Global health competencies were viewed as a “step up” from the public health competencies but core public health competencies were considered essential. International experiences and use of technology were key themes for delivery of global health education. Employability and career progression for global health graduates were of concern for many participants. This study provides insight into the student perspectives regarding global health education for public health programs in India. Clear direction in terms of curriculum and its utility for career growth and employability as a global health professional needs to be established for global health education in India and other similar settings.

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“…Several publications in the area of training for informatics are noteworthy. Yu and faculty colleagues [42] developed an introductory evidence-based public health informatics course aimed at public health and information and library science graduate students. To address the training needs in the management of health data, information, and knowledge, and to support the goals of a learning health system, Gray and colleagues [43] promoted large-scale, integrated public health platforms as an environment in which optimal health learning and development can occur.…”

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Public Health, Population Health, and Epidemiology Informatics: Recent Research and Trends in the United States

Massoudi¹,

Chester²

2017

Yearb Med Inform

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Summary Objectives: To survey advances in public and population health and epidemiology informatics over the past 18 months. Methods: We conducted a review of English-language research works conducted in the domain of public and population health informatics and published in MEDLINE or Web of Science between January 2015 and June 2016 where information technology or informatics was a primary subject or main component of the study methodology. Selected articles were presented using a thematic analysis based on the 2011 American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) Public Health Informatics Agenda tracks as a typology. Results: Results are given within the context developed by Dixon et al., (2015) and key themes from the 2011 AMIA Public Health Informatics Agenda. Advances are presented within a socio-technical infrastructure undergirded by a trained, competent public health workforce, systems development to meet the business needs of the practice field, and research that evaluates whether those needs are adequately met. The ability to support and grow the infrastructure depends on financial sustainability. Conclusions: The fields of public health and population health informatics continue to grow, with the most notable developments focused on surveillance, workforce development, and linking to or providing clinical services, which encompassed population health informatics advances. Very few advances addressed the need to improve communication, coordination, and consistency with the field of informatics itself, as identified in the AMIA agenda. This will likely result in the persistence of the silos of public health information systems that currently exist. Future research activities need to aim toward a holistic approach of informatics across the enterprise.

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Developing an evidence-based public health informatics course*

Abstract: A graduate PHI course was developed and delivered. Additionally, implementation of a subject guide increased the library's profile.

Cited by 9 publications

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A qualitative analysis of the information science needs of public health researchers in an academic setting

A qualitative analysis of the information science needs of public health researchers in an academic setting

Indian Public Health Students' Perspectives on Global Health Education

Public Health, Population Health, and Epidemiology Informatics: Recent Research and Trends in the United States

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