Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 3, 2026
07:13
Swabbing the Urban Environment - A Pipeline for Sampling and Detection of SARS-CoV-2 From Environmental Reservoirs
Published on: April 9, 2021
3.7K
Crowdsourcing applications for public health.
Daren C Brabham1, Kurt M Ribisl2, Thomas R Kirchner3
1Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California.
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
|January 21, 2014
Summary
Crowdsourcing, using collective intelligence, offers untapped potential for public health. This paper outlines a framework and approaches for its application in public health science and practice.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Information Science
- Computer Science
Background:
- Crowdsourcing leverages networked communities' collective intelligence for problem-solving and production.
- While beneficial in many sectors, crowdsourcing's application in public health remains underexplored.
- Effective frameworks are needed to harness crowdsourcing for public health advancements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define crowdsourcing's core components.
- To propose a framework for understanding crowdsourcing's utility in public health.
- To enumerate potential applications of crowdsourcing in public health.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and conceptual framework development.
- Description of four discrete crowdsourcing approaches: knowledge discovery and management, distributed human intelligence tasking, broadcast search, and peer-vetted creative production.
- Identification and enumeration of potential public health applications.
Main Results:
- Crowdsourcing models can be applied to public health challenges.
- Four distinct crowdsourcing approaches offer varied functionalities for public health.
- Numerous potential applications exist across public health science and practice.
Conclusions:
- Crowdsourcing presents a significant, yet largely unrealized, opportunity for public health.
- A structured framework can guide the strategic implementation of crowdsourcing in public health.
- Further research and pilot projects are warranted to explore specific applications and optimize outcomes.
Related Concept Videos
01:23Investigation of Disease Outbreaks
74
Multistate foodborne outbreaks pose significant public health risks and require meticulous investigation to identify sources and implement control measures. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) utilizes a dynamic seven-step process for these investigations, integrating data from laboratories, interviews, and environmental assessments to protect public health.Outbreak Detection: The detection of multistate outbreaks typically begins with PulseNet, the CDC's national laboratory...
74
01:26Principles of Disease Surveillance
853
Disease surveillance is the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of health data essential to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health practice. This process integrates data dissemination to entities responsible for preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. Surveillance systems provide crucial information for action, helping public health authorities make informed decisions to manage and prevent outbreaks, ensure public safety, optimize...
853
01:18Steps in Outbreak Investigation
779
In the ever-evolving field of public health, statistical analysis serves as a cornerstone for understanding and managing disease outbreaks. By leveraging various statistical tools, health professionals can predict potential outbreaks, analyze ongoing situations, and devise effective responses to mitigate impact. For that to happen, there are a few possible stages of the analysis:
779
01:30Primary Healthcare Services
3.1K
Primary care promotes wellness and prevents disease. This care includes health promotion, education, protection (such as immunizations), early disease screening, and environmental considerations. Settings providing this type of healthcare include physician offices, public health clinics, school nursing, and community health nursing.
In 1978, international leaders convened in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan, for what would be a pivotal event in global health. The Alma-Ata Declaration was the first to call...
In 1978, international leaders convened in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan, for what would be a pivotal event in global health. The Alma-Ata Declaration was the first to call...
3.1K
01:26Methods Of Healthcare Delivery System
3.9K
At the different levels of the healthcare system, we see varying methods of healthcare used. These methods include managed care systems, case management, and primary healthcare.
Managed Care System:
The managed care system is designed to control the cost while maintaining the quality of care. The patient's care from admission to discharge is planned by the primary care provider or the case manager, also known as the gatekeeper. In a managed care system, the number of care providers is...
Managed Care System:
The managed care system is designed to control the cost while maintaining the quality of care. The patient's care from admission to discharge is planned by the primary care provider or the case manager, also known as the gatekeeper. In a managed care system, the number of care providers is...
3.9K
01:18Healthcare Agencies I
1.2K
Healthcare agencies provide healthcare services to people. In the United States, voluntary agencies are often non-profit centers sponsored by donations, grants, or fundraisers. One such organization is Meals on Wheels, which provides meals to the elderly and homebound. The American Heart Association and the American Lung Association are other non-profit community organizations. Doctors and nurses are frequently active members of these organizations, which offer health checks and educational...
1.2K