TY - JOUR
T1 - Science preparedness and science response
T2 - Perspectives on the dynamics of preparedness conference
AU - Lant, Timothy
AU - Lurie, Nicole
PY - 2013/9
Y1 - 2013/9
N2 - The ability of the scientific modeling community to meaningfully contribute to postevent response activities during public health emergencies was the direct result of a discrete set of preparedness activities as well as advances in theory and technology. Scientists and decision-makers have recognized the value of developing scientific tools (e.g. models, data sets, communities of practice) to prepare them to be able to respond quickly - in a manner similar to preparedness activities by first-responders and emergency managers. Computational models have matured in their ability to better inform response plans by modeling human behaviors and complex systems. We advocate for further development of science preparedness activities as deliberate actions taken in advance of an unpredicted event (or an event with unknown consequences) to increase the scientific tools and evidence-base available to decision makers and the whole-of-community to limit adverse outcomes.
AB - The ability of the scientific modeling community to meaningfully contribute to postevent response activities during public health emergencies was the direct result of a discrete set of preparedness activities as well as advances in theory and technology. Scientists and decision-makers have recognized the value of developing scientific tools (e.g. models, data sets, communities of practice) to prepare them to be able to respond quickly - in a manner similar to preparedness activities by first-responders and emergency managers. Computational models have matured in their ability to better inform response plans by modeling human behaviors and complex systems. We advocate for further development of science preparedness activities as deliberate actions taken in advance of an unpredicted event (or an event with unknown consequences) to increase the scientific tools and evidence-base available to decision makers and the whole-of-community to limit adverse outcomes.
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U2 - 10.1097/PHH.0b013e318293f73e
DO - 10.1097/PHH.0b013e318293f73e
M3 - Review article
C2 - 23903391
AN - SCOPUS:84882349469
SN - 1078-4659
VL - 19
SP - S3-S5
JO - Journal of Public Health Management and Practice
JF - Journal of Public Health Management and Practice
IS - 5 SUPPL. 2
ER -