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26 mars 2010
Facilitating access to pre-processed research evidence in public health
This paper describes an existing hierarchy of pre-processed evidence and its adaptation to the public health setting. A number of resources with public health-relevant content that are either freely accessible or requiring a subscription are identified. This will facilitate easier and faster access to pre-processed, public health-relevant evidence, with the intent of promoting evidence-informed decision making.
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26 mars 2010
Inclusion health report
This report produced by the Social Exclusion Task Force and the Department of Health provides a framework for driving a step-change in outcomes for socially excluded groups, launching an agenda that addresses the specific challenges of working with them, while going with the grain of wider health reforms. It is supported by an evidence pack which brings together existing and new data and analysis on the health needs and outcomes of socially excluded groups, and highlights the challenges and opportunities within this field.
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26 mars 2010
Pairing Children with Health Services - The results of a survey on school health services in the WHO European Region
Schools are currently the best (perhaps the only) institution that reaches the majority of adolescents on an almost everyday basis. School health services (SHS) are therefore well-placed to contribute to adolescent health and development. This publication presents the results of the survey on school health services (SHS) organization in the WHO European Region. Data from 37 Member States on school health services governance, organizational aspects and service delivery models, staffing, content and main challenges are presented.
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26 mars 2010
Designing Competencies for Chronic Disease Practice
This article describes a project of the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) to develop a comprehensive set of competencies for public health practitioners working in chronic disease prevention and control. The final product presents an integrated picture that highlights interrelationships among the specific skills and knowledge required for leading and managing state chronic disease programs. Those competencies fall into 7 clusters: 1) lead strategically, 2) manage people, 3) manage programs and resources, 4) design and evaluate programs, 5) use public health science, 6) influence policies and systems change, and 7) build support.
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26 mars 2010
A Needs Assessment for Data and Methods in Public Health Systems Research
In order to identify potential methodological and skill-based training needs for public health systems research (PHSR), AcademyHealth conducted this needs assessment. This project aims to equip the PHSR community to produce rigorous and timely research on important questions for policymakers and practitioners. The report concludes that efforts to enhance PHSRs infrastructure will result in meaningful linkages between PHSR and improvements in the publics health.
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