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Using the reference framework for good measles management in practice--a case study from North Rhine-Westphalia
Matthias Schröter1, Peter Schröder-Bäck, Helmut Brand
1Bioscientia MVZ Jena, Institut für Medizinische Diagnostik, Germany. matthias.schroeter@bioscientia.de
Central European Journal of Public Health
|April 10, 2010
Summary
Measles cases surged in Germany in 2006, prompting a case study in North Rhine-Westphalia. The study applied a health management framework, recommending vaccination reminders and incentives for parents to improve measles prevention.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Health Management
Background:
- The World Health Organization (WHO) Europe aimed to eradicate measles by 2010, setting a strategic plan in 2005.
- Germany observed a decline in measles cases from 2001-2004, but reported 780 cases in 2005 and 2,281 in 2006.
- A significant measles outbreak in North Rhine-Westphalia heavily influenced the high case numbers in 2006.
Purpose of the Study:
- To apply a reference framework for effective measles prevention and health management in North Rhine-Westphalia.
- To identify actionable recommendations for improving measles control strategies.
- To demonstrate the practical utilization of health management reference frameworks.
Main Methods:
- A case study approach was employed in the German region of North Rhine-Westphalia.
- A reference framework for good health management was applied to measles prevention.
- Analysis of the outbreak data and existing health management practices.
Main Results:
- The application of the reference framework yielded several actionable recommendations.
- Key recommendations included implementing individual vaccination reminder systems for parents.
- Incentive-based bonus systems for parents were also recommended to boost vaccination rates.
Conclusions:
- The case study successfully demonstrated the practical application of health management reference frameworks.
- The findings informed a comprehensive policy concept that entered a political agreement process.
- The study provides a paradigm for utilizing such frameworks in public health management for disease eradication efforts.
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