New directions in European public health research: report of a workshop.
Public health draws from a range of academic disciplines, social, medical and statistical, and answers questions relevant to improving the health of populations. We have initiated a Europe-wide study, Strengthening Public Health Research in Europe, to assess the development and use of public health research in both public policy and local decision making. The contemporary challenge for public health research is to integrate the capabilities of different academic disciplines to address policies for health. We have considered the development of public health research in five fields: political epidemiology, community health, health services, economics, and evaluation evidence and synthesis. The organisation and funding of research in Europe should be able to support new research fields and issues, to contribute to policy development and public health practice.
Clarke
Aileen
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Public Health Resource Unit, Oxford OX4 2GT, UK. aileen.clarke@phru.nhs.uk
McCarthy
Mark
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Alvarez-Dardet
Carlos
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Sogoric
Selma
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Groenewegen
Peter
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Groot
Wim
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Delnoij
Diana
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D005060:Europe; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D006291:Health Policy; D006302:Health Services Research / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment; D011634:Public Health / Q000639:trends*; D011635:Public Health Administration; D012107:Research Design