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Applying management strategies in molecular epidemiology field studies
Author(s) -
Garbers Samantha,
Lukanova Annekatrin,
Garte Seymour J.,
Toniolo Paolo,
Taioli Emanuela
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
the international journal of health planning and management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.672
H-Index - 41
eISSN - 1099-1751
pISSN - 0749-6753
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1099-1751(199701)12:1<63::aid-hpm450>3.0.co;2-a
Subject(s) - outreach , field (mathematics) , protocol (science) , realization (probability) , process (computing) , process management , computer science , engineering management , knowledge management , management science , engineering , environmental resource management , medicine , environmental science , political science , pathology , statistics , alternative medicine , mathematics , pure mathematics , law , operating system
In conducting field studies of human exposure, we have encountered significant methodological challenges. The management strategy our group developed to conduct two recent studies of environmental health utilizes a collaborative study design process and innovative protocol management tools, and emphasizes community outreach. We present here the phases of planning, development and realization of two studies—one conducted in an environmentally contaminated area, and another in an occupational setting. We show how the use of this management strategy increases the efficiency of field operations and improves variability assessment. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.