scholarly journals Methods in epidemiology and public health: does practice match theory?

2001 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 104-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
D L Weed
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Match Theory ◽  
Epidemiology And Public Health

scholarly journals Leveraging Local Expertise in Stewardship, Hospital Epidemiology and Public Health to Enrich Postgraduate Training in NYC

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. s311-s312
Author(s):  
Kelsie Cowman ◽  
Belinda Ostrowsky ◽  
Susan Seo ◽  
Victor Chen ◽  
Rachel Bartash ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
New York ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Postgraduate Training ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Emerging Pathogens ◽  
Hospital Epidemiology ◽  
Full Day ◽  
Epidemiology And Public Health

Background: New York City is a gateway for emerging pathogens and global threats. In 2013, faculty from Montefiore Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering developed a free half-day workshop for postgraduate trainees in antimicrobial stewardship (AS), infection prevention (IP), hospital epidemiology, and public health. This annual workshop, sponsored by the Infectious Diseases Society of New York (IDSNY), incorporates case studies and expert panel discussions on timely topics such as Ebola, Candida auris, Clostridiodes difficile, measles, nosocomial influenza, drug shortages, and AS/IP “big data.” Methods: From 2013 through 2017, the workshop involved 10–15 interactive AS/IP cases with audience response questions and panel discussions. In 2018–2019, based on feedback, the format was revised to emphasize breakout sessions in which participants actively practiced AS/IP tools, (eg, medication utilization evaluations, epidemiologic curves, and performance improvement devices). Examples of 2018–2019 cases are shown in Figure 1. A pre- and postseminar paper survey was conducted yearly to understand baseline training in AS/IP, desire for future AS/IP careers, and self-reported effectiveness of the workshop. Results: Initially, the primary audience was NYC ID fellows. From 2018 onward, we opened enrollment to pharmacy residents. Approximately 45 NYC ID fellows were eligible for the course each year. Results from 2013 to 2016 surveys were reported previously (Fig. 2). There were 32 attendees in 2018, 42 in 2019. The survey response rate was 88% in 2018 and 95% in 2019, with 68 (92%) total participants. Most participants had received previous training in IP (82%) and AS (94%) (Fig. 3). Most participants reported that the program was a good supplement to their ID training (98%) and that case studies were an effective means of learning IP (100%) and AS (98%). Furthermore, 92% stated they would like additional AS/IP training, and many since 2013 have requested a full-day course. Self-reported interest in future involvement in AS/IP increased after the workshop: IP, 68%–83% (P =.04) and AS, 88%–91% (P = .61). Conclusions: Most trainees reported satisfaction with the workshop and case-study learning method; interest in future AS/IP careers increased after the seminar. We intend to explore Funding: to expand to a full-day program for all NYC postgraduate trainees and AS/IP junior faculty. As such, we hope to obtain the endorsement of professional societies such as SHEA. This workshop could address a crucial educational gap in AS/IP postgraduate training and help sustain our future workforce.Funding: NoneDisclosures: None

Enterically Transmitted Non-A, Non-B Hepatitis Associated with an Outbreak in Dhaka: Epidemiology and Public Health Implications

1990 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
W Gary Hlady ◽  
Md Nazrul Islam ◽  
M A Wahab ◽  
Steven D Johnson ◽  
Anis Waiz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Acute Hepatitis ◽  
Fluorescent Antibody ◽  
Etiologic Agent ◽  
Nanb Hepatitis ◽  
Health Implications ◽  
Epidemiology And Public Health ◽  
Blocking Assay

Investigation of an outbreak of hepatitis in Dhaka implicated enterically transmitted non-A, non-B (ET-NANB) hepatitis as the etiologic agent. This observation was made by exclusion in 17 of 19 patients, and confirmed serologically in one randomly selected patient by a fluorescent antibody blocking assay specific for ET-NANB hepatitis. These findings reinforce earlier suspicions that ET-NANB may be an important cause of acute hepatitis in Bangladesh. The epidemiology of ET-NANB hepatitis is discussed, and public health recommendations are made.

Pharyngeal Culturing and Reporting of Pediatric Gonorrhea in Connecticut

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1986 ◽  
Vol 78 (3) ◽  
pp. 509-510
Author(s):  
EMILY M. MCCLURE ◽  
MARY R. STACK ◽  
TIMOTHY TANNER ◽  
JOSEPH THEVENIN ◽  
RALPH M. GOFSTEIN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
The State ◽  
Yale University ◽  
School Of Medicine ◽  
Neisseria Gonorrhea ◽  
Epidemiology And Public Health

A team of students from the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Yale University School of Medicine, has been investigating an increase in reported infections with Neisseria gonorrhea statewide in children 13 years of age or less, excluding neonates, in Connecticut. In particular, there was a marked increase in reported infections in one city between 1983 and 1984. The results suggest that much of a statewide increase during that time may have been due to improved recognition, predominantly due to the use of pharyngeal cultures in this city, and raise disturbing questions about the adequacy of recognition, culturing, and reporting from other parts of the state.

Sports Biostatistician: a critical member of all sports science and medicine teams for injury prevention

2018 ◽  
Vol 52 (22) ◽  
pp. 1457-1461 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martí Casals ◽  
Caroline F Finch
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Injury Prevention ◽  
Sports Injury ◽  
Multidisciplinary Teams ◽  
Sports Science ◽  
Injury Data ◽  
Injury Area ◽  
Epidemiology And Public Health

Sports science and medicine need specialists to solve the challenges that arise with injury data. In the sports injury field, it is important to be able to optimise injury data to quantify injury occurrences, understand their aetiology and most importantly, prevent them. One of these specialty professions is that of Sports Biostatistician. The aim of this paper is to describe the emergent field of Sports Biostatistics and its relevance to injury prevention. A number of important issues regarding this profession and the science of sports injury prevention are highlighted. There is a clear need for more multidisciplinary teams that incorporate biostatistics, epidemiology and public health in the sports injury area.

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