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Developing a Concept of Operations Template to Guide Collaborative Disaster Research Response Between Academic Public
Amber S Khan1, Rachel Wittenauer1,2, Resham Patel3,4
1Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.
Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness
|October 6, 2021
Summary
Disaster Research Response (DR2) is crucial for understanding health impacts and improving emergency strategies. This study proposes a collaborative framework to enhance DR2 programs for public health professionals.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Disaster Medicine
- Emergency Preparedness
Background:
- Disaster research is vital for understanding health consequences and response effectiveness.
- Integrated approaches to Disaster Research Response (DR2) offer scientific insights and operational value.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a Concept of Operations (CONOPS) template for collaborative Disaster Research Response (DR2).
- To guide the development and implementation of DR2 programs among academic and public health agencies.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on DR2.
- Semi-structured interviews with US-based disaster researchers.
- Discussion groups with public health practitioners.
Main Results:
- A CONOPS template is proposed to address DR2 issues before, during, and after disasters.
- Actionable strategies are outlined for public health scholars and practitioners.
- Identified need for increased financial and human resources for collaborative DR2.
Conclusions:
- The proposed CONOPS template can operationalize and enhance DR2 programs.
- Collaboration between academic public health and public health agencies is key.
- Widespread implementation requires dedicated resources.
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