Title |
Translation of Real-Time Infectious Disease Modeling into Routine Public Health Practice
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Published in |
Emerging Infectious Diseases, May 2017
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DOI | 10.3201/eid2305.161720 |
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Authors |
David J. Muscatello, Abrar A. Chughtai, Anita Heywood, Lauren M. Gardner, David J. Heslop, C. Raina MacIntyre |
Abstract |
Infectious disease dynamic modeling can support outbreak emergency responses. We conducted a workshop to canvas the needs of stakeholders in Australia for practical, real-time modeling tools for infectious disease emergencies. The workshop was attended by 29 participants who represented government, defense, general practice, and academia stakeholders. We found that modeling is underused in Australia and its potential is poorly understood by practitioners involved in epidemic responses. The development of better modeling tools is desired. Ideal modeling tools for operational use would be easy to use, clearly indicate underlying parameterization and assumptions, and assist with policy and decision making. |
X Demographics
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
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Australia | 3 | 50% |
United States | 1 | 17% |
New Zealand | 1 | 17% |
Moldova, Republic of | 1 | 17% |
Demographic breakdown
Type | Count | As % |
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Scientists | 3 | 50% |
Members of the public | 2 | 33% |
Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 1 | 17% |
Mendeley readers
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
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Unknown | 58 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
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Student > Master | 12 | 21% |
Researcher | 9 | 16% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 7 | 12% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 4 | 7% |
Student > Bachelor | 4 | 7% |
Other | 11 | 19% |
Unknown | 11 | 19% |
Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Medicine and Dentistry | 10 | 17% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 5 | 9% |
Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 5 | 9% |
Engineering | 4 | 7% |
Computer Science | 3 | 5% |
Other | 17 | 29% |
Unknown | 14 | 24% |