1. Public Health Systems Research (PHSR) Milestones To meet emerging challenges like pandemic flu and rising obesity rates, public health agencies and organizations need evidence about how to build the most effective infrastructure possible. “Public Health Systems Research,” or PHSR, is a type of research that focuses on the organization, staffing, financing, and management of systems that are the backbone of public health efforts. PHSR can provide critical information to guide policy development, spend infrastructure dollars wisely, and better protect the public's health. The Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice (Council), which is staffed by PHF, has been a great champion of PHSR and has contributed to significant milestones achieved in PHSR. These include:
Most recently, the Council convened a meeting of funders from key philanthropic and governmental organizations, which resulted in action steps for increasing collaboration and investment in PHSR efforts. (Read the meeting summary.)
2. Get Involved in PHSR You can help build the evidence base on effective public health infrastructure.
3. PHSR in Action: Worker Shortages Recent reports indicate the public health field is facing worker shortages due to retirement, hiring freezes, and other factors. Public health agencies and organizations across the country are asking, “How can we recruit, train, and retain adequate numbers of skilled and competent workers? What are the most effective and cost-efficient strategies?" PHSR is the key to unlocking solutions. PHSR could result in a better understanding of the numbers, distribution, and competencies necessary for a high-performing workforce, as well as practical guidance about how to create working conditions that appeal to current and potential employees. The Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice (Council) is helping to build and promote the evidence base on recruitment and retention. Council activities on this topic:
4. APHA Sessions and Other Resources
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Updated 12-31-06 |
