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J Wilkinson - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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What is a public health observatory
Journal of epidemiology and community health, 2003Co-Authors: J Hemmings, J WilkinsonAbstract:The dictionary definition of an observatory is1: The word “observatory” is well understood. However, there is no clear consensus and little discussion about what constitutes an “observatory” in the many new contexts in which the term is applied. The adoption of this description for a public health function warrants a clear definition and explanation for the following reasons: Firstly, clarity about the nature of an institution, especially a new institution, is necessary to inform others’ expectations. The functions of, for example, a cancer registry, are well understood, and the services and information that can be expected from them are clear. Developing an established identity for Observatories is essential, both to ensure that potential users and partners may effectively access their services, and that they adhere to their remit rather than becoming umbrella organisations for disparate functions. Experiences at the Northern and Yorkshire Public Health Observatory confirm that many health professionals and colleagues in other agencies are still unclear about what a public health observatory is. Secondly, some joint understanding of what constitutes an observatory may facilitate negotiation and collaboration between public health Observatories, other Observatories, and potential international partners. Regional health Observatories can already be found in many parts of Europe (France, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland), and superficially these organisations seem to have much in common. Thirdly, if the trend of labelling an increasing number of institutions “Observatories” continues, then there is a danger of the title becoming cliched and lacking in substance, which could detract from the value that the label “observatory” may lend to an institution. There has been a change in the language used for defining institutions: an old word …
Carlos Castillosalgado - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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establishing and sustaining health Observatories serving urbanized populations around the world scoping study and survey
European Journal of Public Health, 2016Co-Authors: Peter J Aspinall, Bobbie Jacobson, Carlos CastillosalgadoAbstract:Background : The ‘health observatory’ model has successfully proliferated across several world regions, this study being conducted to define the geographical and physical bases and main functions of health Observatories serving largely urbanized populations and the support needed for set-up and sustainability. Methods : A scoping study of literature and observatory websites was undertaken to identify health Observatories, main functions, year established and publications, followed by a self-completion survey to further investigate these characteristics, define the help Observatories would have liked at set-up and later on, and how such help might effectively be accessed. Results : Of 69 health Observatories contacted, 27 (39%) mainly established since 2000 completed the survey. Most responding Observatories had a sub-national/regional or sub-regional/local geographical base and no one type of physical or organizational base predominated. Nearly all Observatories undertook preparation of population-based health reports and intelligence, data analysis and interpretation services, and a primary commitment to working with local/regional partners to support evidence-based decision-making. Most prioritized help with deciding and defining the scope of the observatory, estimating the core resources required for establishing/developing it, addressing sustainability issues, identifying knowledge, skills and skill-mix required to undertake the health intelligence/analytic functions, accessing data/IT expertise and developing training and capacity-building programmes. The preferred means of accessing this support was a virtual network(s) of experts on particular topics to support mutual learning and toolboxes developed for specific observatory functions. Conclusions : Although the health observatory as an organizational model is maturing, the learning derived from sharing structured guidance and support is regarded as invaluable.
John Ewert - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Volcano observatory best practices (VOBP) workshops - a summary of findings and best-practice recommendations
Journal of Applied Volcanology, 2019Co-Authors: John Pallister, Paolo Papale, John Eichelberger, Chris Newhall, Charles Mandeville, Setsuya Nakada, Warner Marzocchi, Susan Loughlin, Gill Jolly, John EwertAbstract:We summarize major findings and best-practice recommendations from three Volcano Observatory Best Practices (VOBP) workshops, which were held in 2011, 2013 and 2016. The workshops brought together representatives from the majority of the world’s volcano Observatories for the purpose of sharing information on the operation and practice of these institutions and making best practice recommendations. The first workshop focused on eruption forecasting, the second on hazard communication, and the third on long-term hazard assessment. Subsequent VOBP workshops will address additional issues of broad interest to the international volcano observatory community. The objective of VOBP is to develop synergy among volcano hazards programs and their Observatories internationally, so as to more rapidly and broadly advance the field of applied volcanology. Each of the workshop summaries presented here include best practice recommendations for consideration by the world’s volcano Observatories.
Del Pino A. - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The Open Cluster Chemical Abundances from Spanish Observatories survey (OCCASO)
2014Co-Authors: Carrera R., S. Blanco-cuaresma, Casamiquela L., Balaguer-núñez L., Jordi C., Pancino E., Allende-prieto C., Mártinez-vázquez C. E., Murabito S., Del Pino A.Abstract:We present the motivation, design and current status of the Open Cluster Chemical Abundances from Spanish Observatories survey (OCCASO). Using the high resolution spectroscopic facilities available at Spanish Observatories, OCCASO will derive chemical abundances in a sample of 20 to 25 open clusters older than 0.5 Gyr. This sample will be used to study in detail the formation and evolution of the Galactic disc using open clusters as tracers.
J Hemmings - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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What is a public health observatory
Journal of epidemiology and community health, 2003Co-Authors: J Hemmings, J WilkinsonAbstract:The dictionary definition of an observatory is1: The word “observatory” is well understood. However, there is no clear consensus and little discussion about what constitutes an “observatory” in the many new contexts in which the term is applied. The adoption of this description for a public health function warrants a clear definition and explanation for the following reasons: Firstly, clarity about the nature of an institution, especially a new institution, is necessary to inform others’ expectations. The functions of, for example, a cancer registry, are well understood, and the services and information that can be expected from them are clear. Developing an established identity for Observatories is essential, both to ensure that potential users and partners may effectively access their services, and that they adhere to their remit rather than becoming umbrella organisations for disparate functions. Experiences at the Northern and Yorkshire Public Health Observatory confirm that many health professionals and colleagues in other agencies are still unclear about what a public health observatory is. Secondly, some joint understanding of what constitutes an observatory may facilitate negotiation and collaboration between public health Observatories, other Observatories, and potential international partners. Regional health Observatories can already be found in many parts of Europe (France, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland), and superficially these organisations seem to have much in common. Thirdly, if the trend of labelling an increasing number of institutions “Observatories” continues, then there is a danger of the title becoming cliched and lacking in substance, which could detract from the value that the label “observatory” may lend to an institution. There has been a change in the language used for defining institutions: an old word …
