Data-Driven Infectious Disease Control: Qualitative Study of Professionals' Attitudes, Barriers, and Needs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Data-driven strategies are increasingly integrated into infectious disease control (IDC), enabling professionals to act in a timely and proactive manner; however, their implementation requires alignment with professionals' needs. Little is known about professionals' views on data-driven IDC.

Objective

This study aims to assess IDC professionals' knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions toward working in a data-driven manner, as well as their needs, facilitators, and barriers.

Methods

We conducted exploratory online focus group discussions (FGDs) with IDC professionals from the Public Health Services (PHSs) in the Netherlands. FGDs were organized by profession, followed by a final mixed-group session that included medical doctors, nurses, infection preventionis

SUBMITTER: van Deursen B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12670049 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature