关键词: evaluation field epidemiology outbreak surveillance training

来  源:   DOI:10.3389/fepid.2024.1376071   PDF(Pubmed)

Abstract:
UNASSIGNED: Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs) are competency-based training programs that play a critical role in strengthening global health security and enhancing the epidemiological capabilities of public health professionals. This scoping review examined available published literature on the evaluations of FETPs globally.
UNASSIGNED: A literature review was conducted to evaluate FETPs globally. Keywords specific to the evaluation of FETPs were utilized to search the PubMed, Scopus, and Web Science databases. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 12 relevant studies from an initial pool of 60 were included in this study. Data extraction included key details, and a qualitative synthesis organized diverse findings using a narrative approach to draw appropriate conclusions and generate recommendations.
UNASSIGNED: The review covered findings from 12 studies covering all three FETP modalities and spanning countries in various regions. Evaluations explored gained skills, engagement in FETP activities, and improvements in field epidemiological functions. Gained skills and knowledge, engagement in FETP activities, and improvements in field epidemiological functions were evident, with specific expectations for each FETP tier. Positive outcomes were consistent across studies, revealing improvements in surveillance activities, outbreak response, data management, and other system functions.
UNASSIGNED: This review confirmed the positive impact of FETPs on trainees and graduates, which emphasized competency enhancements across different modalities. Various strategies are recommended to improve the evaluation of FETPs. For effective evaluation, it is necessary to develop robust evaluation tools and establish standardized metrics to compare FETPs across regions or countries.
摘要:
现场流行病学培训计划(FETPs)是基于能力的培训计划,在加强全球卫生安全和提高公共卫生专业人员的流行病学能力方面发挥着关键作用。本范围审查审查了有关全球FETPs评估的现有已发表文献。
进行了文献综述,以评估全球FETPs。使用特定于FETPs评估的关键词来搜索PubMed,Scopus,和Web科学数据库。在应用纳入和排除标准后,该研究包括来自60个初始池的12个相关研究。数据提取包括关键细节,定性综合使用叙事方法组织不同的发现,以得出适当的结论并提出建议。
审查涵盖了12项研究的结果,这些研究涵盖了所有三个FETP模式,并涵盖了各个地区的国家。评估探索获得的技能,参与FETP活动,以及现场流行病学功能的改善。获得了技能和知识,参与FETP活动,现场流行病学功能的改善是显而易见的,对每个FETP层都有具体的期望。所有研究的积极结果是一致的,揭示监测活动的改善,爆发响应,数据管理,和其他系统功能。
这项审查证实了FETPs对学员和毕业生的积极影响,强调跨不同模式的能力增强。建议采用各种策略来改善对FETPs的评估。为了有效评估,有必要开发强大的评估工具,并建立标准化的指标,以比较不同地区或国家的FETP。
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