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Evidence-Based Public Health: Identifying and Using Information Resources. Year Developed: 2012. Source: National Network of Libraries of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School. Presenter(s): Hathy Simpson, BA. Type: Webinar. Level: Advanced Intermediate. Length: 57 minutes.
Annotation: Public health evidence-based practice involves using the best available evidence to make informed public health practice decisions. The webinar introduces the concepts of evidence-based public health (EBPH) and provides an overview of resources that are online and freely accessible to the public health workforce. Resources highlighted include evidence-based guidelines, systematic reviews, formulated literature searches, best and promising practices. Developed by Partners in Information Access for the Public Health Workforce,.
Learning Objectives: • Understand the characteristics of evidence-based public health (EBPH) • Describe at least three different types of evidence that can be used to support public health practice questions. • Identify at least three online public health resources available for free.
Simulation Based Learning in Public Health. Year Developed: n.a.. Source: National MCH Workforce Development Center. Presenter(s): n.a.. Type: Video. Level: Intermediate. Length: 16 minutes.
Annotation: The video Simulation Based Learning in Public Health will help you understand how simulation can support the learning needed to address complex public health challenges we now face. You’ll learn where simulation can facilitate collaborative learning, and how it works. It concludes with two examples of simulation models: low birth weight in Georgia and malnutrition in Peru.
Searching for Research Evidence in Public Health. Year Developed: n.a.. Source: National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools. Presenter(s): n.a.. Type: Interactive Learning Tool. Level: Intermediate Introductory. Length: Self-paced.
Annotation: Searching for Research Evidence in Public Health is designed for public health practitioners, health librarians, program managers/directors and staff responsible for finding good quality research evidence to support decisions about public health programs or services. This module provides the knowledge needed to quickly and efficiently search for relevant pre-processed and pre-appraised public health research evidence to guide decision making. This training is part of the Canadian National Collaborating Center for Methods and Tools' suite of 5 online courses to support the process of evidence-informed public health (Quantitative Research Designs 101: Addressing Practice-Based Issues in Public Health; Introduction to Evidence-Informed Decision Making; Searching for Research Evidence in Public Health; Critical Appraisal of Systematic Reviews; and Critical Appraisal of Intervention Studies).
Special Instructions: Registration is required. Website and trainings are available in English and French.
Leading through Health System Change: A Public Health Opportunity. Year Developed: n.a.. Source: Georgia Health Policy Center. Presenter(s): n.a.. Type: n.a.. Level: Intermediate. Length: 12 minutes.
Annotation: This is an on-line tool designed to assist state and territorial Title V agencies as they plan and implement public health programs in an environment of health system transformation. This short video walks viewers through the planning tool and offers tips and techniques for using the guided practice.
Basic Concepts in Data Analysis for Community Health Assessment. Year Developed: n.a.. Source: Washington State Department of Health, Northwest Center for Public Health Practice. Presenter(s): n.a.. Type: Online Course. Level: Introductory. Length: 45-60 minutes per module, 5 modules.
Annotation: This 5 module series discusses various data sources that are commonly used for public health assessment and how to analyze and interpret data for public health purposes. Participants will learn how to identify data sources as well as identify their strengths and limitations for public health research.
Learning Objectives: Module 1--Overview of Public Health Data • Define screening. • Identify uses of data in public health core functions. • List at least three common data sources used to characterize the health or disease status of the community. • List five key attributes of data. • List three elements to consider when assessing data quality. Module 2--Analysis and Interpretation of Public Health Data, Part 1 • Explain the purpose of descriptive epidemiology and how it is used for assessment. • Describe why rates are important in doing assessment. • Name three kinds of rates. • Describe the two types of summary measures. • Explain the purpose of standardizing rates through age adjustment. Module 3--Analysis and Interpretation of Public Health Data, Part 2 • List six measures commonly used in public health. • Describe the difference between uses of incidence and prevalence rates. • Explain different ways to measure statistically significant difference. • Describe how to deal with the problems of unstable rates and small numbers. Module 4--Data Available to Public Health Professionals • List the eight Washington data sources commonly used for public health assessment. • Describe characteristics of each data set and how each set is used in assessment activities. • Describe where to access each data source. Module 5--Presenting Public Health Data • List the common ways to present data. • Choose an appropriate format to present specific kinds of data. • Identify good design practices for tables and charts.
Special Instructions: To access this course, you first need to create an account.