[A transdisciplinary model for public health research]
1Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Camagüey, Cuba, josebetancourt.cmw@infomed.sld.cu.
Summary
Health education needs to shift from disciplinary to transdisciplinary approaches. This change fosters collaboration for more effective public health interventions and research, integrating diverse perspectives for better outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Professions Education
- Research Methodology
Background:
- Current health workforce education is fragmented and discipline-specific, limiting scientific output.
- A transition to transdisciplinary approaches in university education is advocated by many scholars.
- Transdisciplinarity is crucial for addressing complex public health challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the theoretical foundations of transdisciplinary research in health.
- To identify strategies for enhancing intersectoral interventions through collaboration.
- To propose a transdisciplinary model for public health research.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted in 2012.
- Databases searched included PubMed, EBSCO, and SciELO.
- Keywords used were "transdisciplinary and translational research" in English and Spanish.
Main Results:
- Most authors support integrating diverse perspectives from specialists and communities.
- This collaborative approach is believed to enhance intersectoral interventions.
- Organizational changes in work styles and scientific self-organization are recommended.
Conclusions:
- Transdisciplinary education and research are essential for effective public health.
- Collaboration across disciplines and with communities improves intervention outcomes.
- A proposed transdisciplinary model integrates systems thinking with traditional project design.
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