The evidence base of primary research in public health emergency preparedness: a scoping review and stakeholder consultation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Effective public health emergency preparedness and response systems are important in mitigating the impact of all-hazards emergencies on population health. The evidence base for public health emergency preparedness (PHEP) is weak, however, and previous reviews have noted a substantial proportion of anecdotal event reports. To investigate the body of research excluding the anecdotal reports and better understand primary and analytical research for PHEP, a scoping review was conducted with two objectives: first, to develop a thematic map focused on primary research; and second, to use this map to inform and guide an understanding of knowledge gaps relevant to research and practice in PHEP.

Methods

A scoping review was conducted based on established methodology. Mult

SUBMITTER: Khan Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4415223 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature