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Public health preparedness in Alberta: a systems-level study
Douglas Moore1, Alan Shiell, Tom Noseworthy
1Centre for Health & Policy Studies, Dept. of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 4N1, Canada. spencer.moore@umontreal.ca
BMC Public Health
|December 30, 2006
Summary
Public health preparedness in Alberta relies on organizational traits, inter-agency networks, and environmental factors. This study analyzes these components to enhance system-level readiness for threats like pandemic influenza.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Systems Research
- Network Analysis
Background:
- Canadian public health system preparedness is under scrutiny due to recent events.
- This study focuses on Alberta, Canada, assessing public health preparedness.
- Funding provided by the Health Research Fund, Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a systems-level analysis of public health preparedness in Alberta.
- To measure inter-organizational coordination among public health agencies.
- To assess the influence of organizational attributes, inter-organizational ties, and environmental factors on preparedness.
Main Methods:
- Embedded, multiple-case study design.
- Integration of qualitative and quantitative methods.
- Network analysis to examine inter-organizational ties and their impact on preparedness for pandemic influenza and West Nile virus.
Main Results:
- Public health preparedness is influenced by a combination of organizational characteristics, inter-agency relationships, and institutional environmental factors.
- The study aims to differentiate the impact of these components on overall preparedness.
- Formal network analysis is employed to understand the role of inter-agency networks.
Conclusions:
- Organizational dimensions of public health preparedness are multifaceted.
- Inter-agency networks play a crucial role in developing prepared public health systems.
- This research provides insights into optimizing public health system readiness in Alberta.
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