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Microcomputers and the future of epidemiology
1Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Epidemiology Program Office, Atlanta, GA 30333.
Public Health Reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974)
|May 1, 1994
Summary
Public health professionals identified key microcomputer needs in epidemiology, focusing on data, technology, and infrastructure. Proposed initiatives include surveillance systems, training, and global data management planning.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Public Health Informatics
- Computer Science Applications
Background:
- The 1993 Workshop on Microcomputers and the Future of Epidemiology convened 130 public health professionals.
- The workshop aimed to identify microcomputer requirements and outline future directions in epidemiology.
Framework:
- Needs assessment across public health disciplines focused on data quality and utility.
- Development of epidemiology-appropriate computer technology was a key area.
- Emphasis on user support, human infrastructure, and global communication strategies.
Implementation:
- Proposed initiatives included demonstrating health surveillance systems and developing new software/hardware.
- Recommendations covered computer-based training and enhancing database access for communities.
- Initiatives also addressed improving international communication and fostering public-domain software development.
Implications:
- The workshop's outcomes provide a roadmap for advancing epidemiologic computing and data management.
- Recommendations encourage collaborative efforts in technology development and data sharing.
- The proposals aim to enhance global public health surveillance and response capabilities.