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Mapping precision public health definitions, terminology and applications: a scoping review protocol
Rebecca Bosward1, Annette Braunack-Mayer2, Emma Frost2
1Australian Centre for Health Engagement, Evidence and Values, School of Health and Society, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia rbosward@uow.edu.au.
BMJ Open
|February 24, 2022
Summary
This scoping review identifies and describes the evolving terminology and definitions of precision public health. It analyzes current literature to understand the scope, parameters, and goals of this emerging field.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Informatics
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Precision public health is an emerging field with ongoing academic debate regarding its definition and scope.
- Current literature lacks a consensus on terminology, parameters, and goals.
- This ambiguity necessitates a comprehensive review of existing definitions and uses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and describe definitions and terminology related to precision public health.
- To map the uses of the term 'precision public health' and alternative phrases in the literature.
- To analyze the concepts and discourses surrounding precision public health.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review of literature from CINAHL, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar.
- Critical discourse analysis of included English-language documents mentioning precision public health.
- Multi-stage analysis including descriptive statistics, enumeration of terms, and interpretation of discourse.
Main Results:
- Characterization of the existing literature on precision public health.
- Identification and mapping of diverse definitions and terminology.
- Analysis of the meaning, composition, organization, and function of precision public health discourses.
Conclusions:
- The review will provide a comprehensive account of precision public health terminology and definitions.
- Understanding these elements is crucial for advancing the field.
- The findings will inform future research and practice in precision public health.
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