The Role of Public Health Informatics in Enhancing Public Health Surveillance
Review
Complete the assigned readings and the following resources to prepare for this discussion.
- The Role of Public Health Informatics in Enhancing Public Health Surveillance (opens in new window)
- Stepwise Development of a Text Messaging-Based Bullying Prevention Program for Middle School Students (BullyDown) (opens in new window)
Respond
Technology is an important aspect of modern society, and using appropriate technology in your research will help increase relevance, as well as the importance of potential outcomes. Examples of technology used in modern public health research include GIS (geographic information system), social media, and health informatics.
- How do you plan to incorporate technology into your research proposal? Are you or could you be using an innovative technology?
- What are merits and shortcomings to consider when incorporating technology into your research?
- What are some ethical considerations to address in terms of data security and human subject protection?
Discussion Requirements
- Initial Posts: 250-300 words
- APA formatted references in posts
