scholarly journals An exploratory factor analysis of core competencies of public health professionals at primary care service level in Northeastern Thailand

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 205031212094053
Author(s):  
Songkramchai Leethongdissakul ◽  
Wilawun Chada ◽  
Supa Pengpid ◽  
Sangud Chualinfa
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Service Level ◽  
Primary Care Service ◽  
Public Health Professionals

Background: Public health professionals play a significant role in primary care services in Thailand. Although efforts are being taken to establish professional standards it has neither been outlined nor been officially announced. There is a lack of understanding of what is a suitable set of core competencies for a public health professional. Objectives: This study aimed to explore the core competencies of public health professionals at the primary care service level in Thailand. Methods: A quantitative survey using a questionnaire was conducted in 862 public health professionals in the northeast of Thailand. Exploratory factor analysis was applied to develop a tool to test the competencies of public health professionals. Results: The results revealed core competencies in the following five main proficiencies: (1) public health administration and laws; (2) disease prevention and control; (3) social and environmental determinant of health and health research; (4) health promotion and community; and (5) basic medical care, screening, and diagnosis. In addition, the five core competencies included 50 items suitable for this sample. These factors accounted for 71.90% of the variance. Conclusion: In conclusion, this study’s finding provides significant recommendations to policymakers to improve and initiate a new policy or a standard guideline for public health education and human resource for health production and management in Thailand.

Essay I Primary Care and Public Health

2015 ◽  
pp. 26-27
Author(s):  
Julie K. Wood
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
The United States ◽  
Federal Agencies ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Public Health Professionals ◽  
Primary Care Clinicians ◽  
The Right

Drawing on the experiences of hundreds of public health and primary care clinicians from across the United States, this book explains why population health is receiving so much attention from policy makers in states and federal agencies, the practical steps that clinicians and public health professionals can take to work together to meet the needs of their community, signs that you are on the right track (or not) and how to sustain successes to the benefit of patients, community members, and the health care and public health teams that care for them.

Data and the Future of Public Health

2015 ◽  
pp. 305-310
Author(s):  
Jeffrey Engel
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
The United States ◽  
Federal Agencies ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Public Health Professionals ◽  
Primary Care Clinicians ◽  
The Right

Drawing on the experiences of hundreds of public health and primary care clinicians from across the United States, this book explains why population health is receiving so much attention from policy makers in states and federal agencies, the practical steps that clinicians and public health professionals can take to work together to meet the needs of their community, signs that you are on the right track (or not) and how to sustain successes to the benefit of patients, community members, and the health care and public health teams that care for them.

Partnering With Medicaid, Medicare, Public Health, and Primary Care to Improve Health Outcomes

2015 ◽  
pp. 195-206
Author(s):  
Sharon G. Moffatt ◽  
Monica Valdes Lupi ◽  
Kathleen Nolan
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
The United States ◽  
Federal Agencies ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Public Health Professionals ◽  
Primary Care Clinicians ◽  
The Right

Drawing on the experiences of hundreds of public health and primary care clinicians from across the United States, this book explains why population health is receiving so much attention from policy makers in states and federal agencies, the practical steps that clinicians and public health professionals can take to work together to meet the needs of their community, signs that you are on the right track (or not) and how to sustain successes to the benefit of patients, community members, and the health care and public health teams that care for them.

scholarly journals Working With Data

2015 ◽  
pp. 243-256
Author(s):  
Mina Silberberg ◽  
Denise Koo ◽  
Raymond J. King
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
The United States ◽  
Federal Agencies ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Public Health Professionals ◽  
Primary Care Clinicians ◽  
The Right

Drawing on the experiences of hundreds of public health and primary care clinicians from across the United States, this book explains why population health is receiving so much attention from policy makers in states and federal agencies, the practical steps that clinicians and public health professionals can take to work together to meet the needs of their community, signs that you are on the right track (or not) and how to sustain successes to the benefit of patients, community members, and the health care and public health teams that care for them.

Essay Starting Off on the Right Foot

2015 ◽  
pp. 111-114
Author(s):  
Karen Remley
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
The United States ◽  
Federal Agencies ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Public Health Professionals ◽  
Primary Care Clinicians ◽  
The Right

Drawing on the experiences of hundreds of public health and primary care clinicians from across the United States, this book explains why population health is receiving so much attention from policy makers in states and federal agencies, the practical steps that clinicians and public health professionals can take to work together to meet the needs of their community, signs that you are on the right track (or not) and how to sustain successes to the benefit of patients, community members, and the health care and public health teams that care for them.

From Clinic to Community

2015 ◽  
pp. 235-242
Author(s):  
Brian C. Castrucci ◽  
Hugh H. Tilson ◽  
David A. Ross
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
The United States ◽  
Federal Agencies ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Public Health Professionals ◽  
Primary Care Clinicians ◽  
The Right

Drawing on the experiences of hundreds of public health and primary care clinicians from across the United States, this book explains why population health is receiving so much attention from policy makers in states and federal agencies, the practical steps that clinicians and public health professionals can take to work together to meet the needs of their community, signs that you are on the right track (or not) and how to sustain successes to the benefit of patients, community members, and the health care and public health teams that care for them.

Addressing Social Determinants of Health

2015 ◽  
pp. 151-161
Author(s):  
Mina Silberberg ◽  
Brian C. Castrucci
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
The United States ◽  
Federal Agencies ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Public Health Professionals ◽  
Primary Care Clinicians ◽  
The Right

Drawing on the experiences of hundreds of public health and primary care clinicians from across the United States, this book explains why population health is receiving so much attention from policy makers in states and federal agencies, the practical steps that clinicians and public health professionals can take to work together to meet the needs of their community, signs that you are on the right track (or not) and how to sustain successes to the benefit of patients, community members, and the health care and public health teams that care for them.

scholarly journals Constructing a general competency model for Chinese public health physicians: a qualitative and quantitative study

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 1184-1191 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lei Shi ◽  
Lihua Fan ◽  
Hai Xiao ◽  
Zhenkang Chen ◽  
Xinfa Tong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Public Health Education ◽  
Competency Model ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Public Health Professionals ◽  
General Competency ◽  
Chinese Public

Abstract Background The purpose of the study was to construct a general model of the competencies required by Chinese public health physicians. This study is intended to lay the foundation for promoting reform of public health education in China, and may help perfect the testing and grading system of public health courses. Methods The behavioral event interviews were used to collect data on knowledge, skills and performance characteristics of public health physicians for coping with public health events. A random stratified sampling survey was used to select public health professionals and workers from different public health institutions in 14 provinces (municipalities or autonomous regions) of China. We then purposively selected 150 senior public health professionals from various agencies and 85 senior public health educators at colleges and universities to take part in the checklist survey. Finally, three times expert consultations were performed to determine the dimensions and elements of the general competency model for Chinese public health physicians. Results The age range of the 3245 participants was 18–65 years old. When comparing public health professionals and public health education specialists, we found significant differences in the perceived importance of the core competencies between these groups. The model was revised several times and finalized through the expert consultations, and comprised seven competency dimensions. Conclusion The final public health practitioner competency model comprised seven competency dimensions: basic knowledge of medicine, public health knowledge, health management and health promotion, specialized skills, research and development, comprehensive abilities and professionalism.

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