Suggesting a framework for preparedness against the pandemic outbreak based on medical informatics solutions: a thematic analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

When an outbreak emerged, each country needs a coherent and preventive plan to deal with epidemics. In the era of technology, adopting informatics-based solutions is essential. The main objective of this study is to propose a conceptual framework to provide a rapid and responsive surveillance system against pandemics.

Methods

A three-step approach was employed in this research to develop a conceptual framework. These three steps comprise (1) literature review, (2) extracting and coding concepts, and determining main themes based on thematic analysis using ATLAS.ti® software, and (3) mapping concepts. Later, all of the results synthesized under expert consultation to design a conceptual framework based on the main themes and identified strategies related to medical

SUBMITTER: Gholamzadeh M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8014158 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature