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Public Health Data Development

Public Health Data Development. F. Douglas Scutchfield, MD Bosomworth Professor University of Kentucky PHSR Special Interest Group June 7, 2008. University of Kentucky Center for Public Health Systems and Services Research Funded by: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Current Projects

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Public Health Data Development

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  1. Public Health Data Development F. Douglas Scutchfield, MD Bosomworth Professor University of Kentucky PHSR Special Interest Group June 7, 2008

  2. University of Kentucky Center for Public Health Systems and Services Research Funded by: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Current Projects • Identification and Cataloguing PHSSR Data Sets/PHSSR Medical Library Activities • National Library of Medicine, Health Services Research Resources Data Library • Inside Track News Letter • End Note Library

  3. National Library of Medicine (NLM) • To find PHSSR data, go to NLM Database Central http://www.nlm.nih.gov/nichsr/hsrr_search/ • Click “Browse” • Click “PHSR” under topic subset

  4. Data Harmonization The Data Harmonization Advisory Committee consists of members from the Public Health Systems Research (PHSR) community including: • NACCHO, • ASTHO • NALBOH, • Academic researchers, • Public health practitioners at local and state level Primary goal of the Committee: • To review and facilitate standardization of the primary data survey instruments used by NACCHO,ASTHO and NALBOH Collaboration will help to achieve: • create internal consistency across the surveys • support the advocacy needs of local and state public health departments and local boards of health • Provide good data for use by PHSSR researchers. The product will provide: • Standardized definitions of common words and phrases used within each survey-Data Dictionary • Common Geographical bases for coordination and mapping • Psychometrically sound questions • Mission based survey questionnaires • Collaboration in administration and data sharing , data use policy

  5. Data Harmonization Synoptic Overview: Survey Question & Response Comparisons Organizational Structure/Governance Responsibilities

  6. Data Harmonization Future Project Goals • Synoptic Analysis , Data Dictionary, Base Maps • Delineation of Core Functions/Questions, Secondary Data Modules, Mission Based Data, Coordination of Survey Questions, Domaines • Joint Survey Administration, Psychometric Evaluation • Dissemination and Storage

  7. For more information contact: 121 Washington Avenue, Suite 105 Lexington, KY 40517 859-257-5678 www.publichealthsystems.org

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