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Affan T Shaikh1, Lisa Ferland1, Robert Hood-Cree2
1Public Health Practice, LLC , Atlanta, GA , USA.
Frontiers in Public Health
|October 7, 2015
Summary
Public health surveillance (PHS) is undergoing a transformation driven by disruptive innovations like the internet. Embracing these changes is crucial for enhancing PHS
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Informatics
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Public health surveillance (PHS) faces challenges due to outdated ideologies and resistance to change.
- Twentieth-century practices hinder the adoption of novel technologies and processes in PHS.
- The increasing complexity of global health threats necessitates a transformation in PHS.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the concept of disruptive innovation in the context of public health surveillance.
- To highlight the impact of past and emerging disruptive innovations on PHS.
- To argue for the necessity of embracing disruptive innovation for the future of PHS.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and conceptual analysis of disruptive innovation.
- Examination of historical examples of disruptive technologies in PHS (e.g., internet, smartphones).
- Discussion of the implications of disruptive innovation for current and future PHS challenges.
Main Results:
- Disruptive innovations, such as the internet, have significantly improved PHS efficiency and effectiveness.
- Past innovations have outpaced traditional methods in areas like communication and data collection.
- The potential benefits of embracing disruptive innovation for PHS are substantial.
Conclusions:
- Public health surveillance is at a critical juncture, requiring adaptation to new technologies and processes.
- Embracing disruptive innovation is essential for strengthening PHS capabilities in preventing, detecting, and responding to health threats.
- Despite potential unpredictability, adopting disruptive innovation is necessary for the evolution of PHS.
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