Considerations for adapting digital competencies and training approaches to the public health workforce: An interpretive description of practitioners’ perspectives in Canada DOI Creative Commons
Ihoghosa Iyamu,

Swathi Ramachandran,

Hsiu-Ju Chang

и другие.

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Ноя. 6, 2024

Abstract Background Widespread digital transformation necessitates developing competencies for public health practice. We explored practitioners' experiences and perspectives on adapting training recommendations Canada. Methods Between November December 2023, we conducted an interpretive description using four focus groups with 19 practitioners in regional federal authorities across Canada, at least 3 years’ experience current roles technologies practitioners’ sought their opinions how competency previously identified could be adapted to Canada’s context. analyzed verbatim transcripts reflexive thematic analysis. Results three main themes: a) systems must evolve support new competencies; b) strengthen the basics before extending towards c) building general options specialization where necessary. Findings emphasized matching workforce system capabilities meaningfully integrating within existing curricula. Such integration can consider change practice ensure are better able address contemporary problems. demonstrated specialized programs as resources learning hands-on real-world approaches. Conclusion need integrated, systems-focused approaches cutting curriculum, while creating space roles. Further research is needed understand requirements enacting these

Язык: Английский

Considerations for adapting digital competencies and training approaches to the public health workforce: an interpretive description of practitioners’ perspectives in Canada DOI Creative Commons
Ihoghosa Iyamu, Swathi Ramachandran,

Hsiu-Ju Chang

и другие.

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 25(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 10, 2025

Abstract Background Widespread digital transformation necessitates developing competencies for public health practice. Given work in 2024 to update Canada’s core competencies, there are opportunities consider competencies. In our previous research, we identified competency and training recommendations within the literature. this study, explored practitioners' experiences perspectives on adapting Canada. Methods Between November December 2023, conducted an interpretive description using four focus groups with 19 practitioners working regional federal authorities across Canada, at least 3 years’ experience current roles technologies We practitioners’ sought their opinions how previously could be adapted context. To generate deep insights of subjective perspectives, analyzed verbatim transcripts Braun Clarke’s reflexive thematic analysis. Results three main themes: a) systems must evolve support new competencies; b) strengthen basics before extending towards c) building general options specialization where necessary. Findings emphasized matching workforce system capabilities meaningfully integrating existing curricula. Such integration can change practice ensure better able address contemporary problems. demonstrated specialized programs as resources learning hands-on real-world approaches. Conclusion need integrated, systems-focused approaches cutting curriculum, while creating space roles. Further research is needed understand requirements enacting these

Язык: Английский

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Building the workforce’s capacity to support the digital transformation of public health: An environmental scan of training programs for digital technologies in public health (Preprint) DOI Creative Commons
Ihoghosa Iyamu, Swathi Ramachandran, Hsiu‐Ju Chang

и другие.

Опубликована: Фев. 24, 2025

BACKGROUND The digital transformation of public health highlights the growing need for new competencies to tackle evolving and contemporary challenges. While some institutions schools worldwide have begun addressing this through various approaches, many in Canada yet do so. To support systematic competency curriculum development, we mapped explored existing (DPH) training programs, identifying common curricula content, approaches disciplinary perspectives. OBJECTIVE METHODS This two-stage environmental scan included a search DPH programs interviews with select program directors, emphasizing transdisciplinary approach. Between March May 2023, conducted on Google association directories identify degree courses (as part awarding programs) focused building capacity using technologies health. We then semi-structured four directors identified exploring characteristics inter/transdisciplinary partnerships essential their design. Search data was summarized narrative synthesis, while content analysis applied interview data. RESULTS Overall, 58 were identified, categorized into three groups: science (29/58, 50%); informatics (16/58, 28%); mix (13/58, 22%) related project management determinants Interviews key categories: (1) Motivation interdisciplinary highlighting align current job market demands practitioners skilled practice pressures curricular updates from professional bodies; (2) Design delivery academic-industry aimed at developing professionals depth breadth knowledge; (3) Characteristics inter- partnerships, showcasing involvement diverse perspectives academia, public, private sectors design delivery; (4) Challenges implementing these including difficulties negotiating shared commitments, reconciling differing perspectives, securing sustainable funding such programs. CONCLUSIONS global found strong focus data-centric competencies, less emphasis skills promotion, leadership, Bridging gaps requires stepwise approach: integrating curricula, offering standalone specialized skills, strengthening navigate administrative barriers promoting equity-driven, collaboration.

Язык: Английский

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Ein Mapping zu Aus- und Weiterbildungsangeboten in Public Health in der Schweiz DOI
Verena Biehl, Laurin Schaffner,

Denise Abegglen

и другие.

Public Health Forum, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 33(1), С. 27 - 32

Опубликована: Март 1, 2025

Zusammenfassung Die Zusammenarbeit zwischen dem Digital Health Design Living Lab und Verband Public Schweiz ermöglichte die Erstellung einer Übersicht zu Aus- Weiterbildungsangeboten (Mapping) in (PH) Gesundheitsförderung Prävention (GP) der Schweiz. Es zeigt sich eine heterogene PH/GP Bildungslandschaft mit mangelnder Integration von Health, Ethik. Schlussfolgern läßt ein Bedarf, an dieser Nahtstelle Angebote auszubauen.

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Digital Public Health in Deutschland: Status quo, Herausforderungen und Zukunftsperspektiven DOI Creative Commons
Laura Maaß, Christoph Dockweiler, Zora Hocke-Bolte

и другие.

Bundesgesundheitsblatt - Gesundheitsforschung - Gesundheitsschutz, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Дек. 5, 2024

Zusammenfassung Dieses Positionspapier des Fachbereichs Digital Public Health der Deutschen Gesellschaft für e. V. definiert (DiPH) und beschreibt deren Ziele sowie Potenziale. Ferner geht es auf die derzeitige Situation Herausforderungen Handlungsbedarfe in Deutschland ein. Der Schwerpunkt liegt hierbei Darstellung flächendeckenden Förderung (digitalen) Gesundheitskompetenz, Anwendung von DiPH Prävention, Gesundheitsförderung Versorgung, dem Einsatz innovativer, präventiver Strategien zur Vorbeugung nichtübertragbarer Krankheiten Lehre innerhalb Public-Health-Studiengängen. Zudem werden notwendige Maßnahmen Forderungen Stärkung resümiert.

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Considerations for adapting digital competencies and training approaches to the public health workforce: An interpretive description of practitioners’ perspectives in Canada DOI Creative Commons
Ihoghosa Iyamu,

Swathi Ramachandran,

Hsiu-Ju Chang

и другие.

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Ноя. 6, 2024

Abstract Background Widespread digital transformation necessitates developing competencies for public health practice. We explored practitioners' experiences and perspectives on adapting training recommendations Canada. Methods Between November December 2023, we conducted an interpretive description using four focus groups with 19 practitioners in regional federal authorities across Canada, at least 3 years’ experience current roles technologies practitioners’ sought their opinions how competency previously identified could be adapted to Canada’s context. analyzed verbatim transcripts reflexive thematic analysis. Results three main themes: a) systems must evolve support new competencies; b) strengthen the basics before extending towards c) building general options specialization where necessary. Findings emphasized matching workforce system capabilities meaningfully integrating within existing curricula. Such integration can consider change practice ensure are better able address contemporary problems. demonstrated specialized programs as resources learning hands-on real-world approaches. Conclusion need integrated, systems-focused approaches cutting curriculum, while creating space roles. Further research is needed understand requirements enacting these

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

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