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Goldstein SP, Nebeker C, Ellis RB, Oser M. Ethical, legal, and social implications of digital health: A needs assessment from the Society of Behavioral Medicine to inform capacity building for behavioral scientists. Transl Behav Med 2024; 14:189-196. [PMID: 38011809 PMCID: PMC10890818 DOI: 10.1093/tbm/ibad076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2023] Open
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The ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSIs) of digital health are important when researchers and practitioners are using technology to collect, process, or store personal health data. Evidence underscores a strong need for digital health ELSI training, yet little is known about the specific ELSI topic areas that researchers and practitioners would most benefit from learning. To identify ELSI educational needs, a needs assessment survey was administered to the members of the Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM). We sought to identify areas of ELSI proficiency and training need, and also evaluate interest and expertise in ELSI topics by career level and prior ELSI training history. The 14-item survey distributed to SBM members utilized the Digital Health Checklist tool (see recode.health/tools) and included items drawn from the four-domain framework: data management, access and usability, privacy and risk to benefit assessment. Respondents (N = 66) were majority faculty (74.2%) from psychology or public health. Only 39.4% reported receiving "formal" ELSI training. ELSI topics of greatest interest included practices that supported participant engagement, and dissemination and implementation of digital tools beyond the research setting. Respondents were least experienced in managing "bystander" data, having discussions about ELSIs, and reviewing terms of service agreements and privacy policies with participants and patients. There is opportunity for formalized ELSI training across career levels. Findings serve as an evidence base for continuous and ongoing evaluation of ELSI training needs to support scientists in conducting ethical and impactful digital health research.
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- Stephanie P Goldstein
- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University & The Miriam Hospital/Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center, Providence, RI, USA
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- Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Science of Nursing Care, Indiana University School of Nursing, Bloomington, IN, USA
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- Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Kobayashi H, Nagayoshi M, Kanamori S, Tokumasu K, Nakabe T, Kuwahara K. [Report: Symposium "Fostering the Power to Open Up the Future and Collaboration among Academic Societies in the Field of Social Medicine: How to Promote and Support the Activities of Young Scientists"]. Nihon Eiseigaku Zasshi 2023; 78:n/a. [PMID: 38072452 DOI: 10.1265/jjh.23005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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The recruitment and training of early-career researchers are important for the development of science, especially in countries with low birth rates, such as Japan. In several academic societies for social medicine, early-career researchers have formed associations for the purposes of networking and career development. However, to date, little information about the activities of these associations has been shared. Therefore, we organized a symposium at the 93rd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Hygiene (March 4, 2023) to introduce the early-career researcher associations that have been formed within five academic societies namely the Japanese Society for Hygiene, Japan Epidemiological Association, Japan Society for Occupational Health, Japan Society for Medical Education, and Japan Society for Healthcare Administration. In this paper, we summarize the activities, challenges, and future prospects of each association and their strategies for future development and collaboration on the basis of presentations and discussions at the symposium.
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- Hatasu Kobayashi
- Young Researchers Association of the Japanese Society for Hygiene
- Department of Environmental and Molecular Medicine, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Japan Young Epidemiologists Network
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Japanese Occupational Health Research Network for Young Researchers
- Teikyo University Graduate School of Public Health
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- Young Educator Subcommittee of Japan Society for Medical Education
- Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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- Young Members Association of Japan Society for Healthcare Administration
- The Database Center of the National University Hospitals, The University of Tokyo Hospital
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- Department of Health Data Science, Graduate School of Data Science, Yokohama City University
- Department of Public Health, Yokohama City University School of Medicine
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Qureshi SM, Davy J, Buckley K. The barriers and opportunities to support the early career academics and professionals in human factors/ergonomics - revisiting reflections from IEA2015, IEA2018 & IEA2021. Work 2022; 73:S67-S80. [DOI: 10.3233/wor-211216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: The Early-Career Community (ECC) comprises researchers, practitioners, and professionals in their “early-career” stages in the Human Factors/Ergonomics (HFE) profession. Early-career HFE professionals are essential to both current industry decision making and future growth of our profession. OBJECTIVE: This paper provides detailed insights into the barriers and suggestions to support engagement with ECC within the International Ergonomics Association (IEA) and its Federated Societies. METHODS: This report integrates key findings from the formal and informal discussions that occurred with diverse groups of stakeholders (n > 100) at IEA2015, IEA2018 and IEA2021 guided by the participatory inquiry paradigm, cooperative action-inquiry and participatory ergonomics approaches. RESULTS: Barriers to support ECC include: a lack of employment opportunities, poor general awareness and integration of HFE in existing university-courses, financial constraints, inclusivity challenges and a lack of Influence in decision-making. While some of the more systemic challenges are context-specific and cannot be overcome, ECCs suggested that: the IEA and its Federated Societies include ECC members as part of their boards; a Standing Committee for the ECCs be established as part of the IEA; make use of social-media more effectively to engage the ECC. More mentorship, networking, knowledge sharing, training and education, combined with financial-support will ensure that the ECC can participate. CONCLUSION: ECC members experience complex and dynamic challenges that affect their development and involvement in the broader HFE profession. It is therefore critical that appropriate, global, national and local strategies are developed to continue to support and develop the ECC to ensure the continued growth of and demand for HFE.
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- Department of Human Kinetics and Ergonomics, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa
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de Boer I, Ambrosini A, Halker Singh RB, Baykan B, Buse DC, Tassoreli C, Jensen RH, Pozo-Rosich P, Terwindt GM. Perceived barriers to career progression in the headache field: A global web-based cross-sectional survey. Cephalalgia 2022; 42:1498-1509. [PMID: 36071614 DOI: 10.1177/03331024221123081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND It is well recognized that underrepresented and minoritized groups do not have the same career opportunities. However, there are limited data on the range and specifics of potential barriers that withhold people in headache medicine and science from reaching their full potential. Moreover, people from different geographical regions often perceive different challenges. We aimed to identify world-wide perceived career barriers and possibilities for promoting equality amongst professionals in the headache fields. METHODS A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among professionals in the field of headache globally. The questions of the survey were aimed at assessing perceived career barriers in four domains: professional recognition, opportunities in scientific societies, clinical practice, and salary and compensation. Perceived mentorship was also assessed. RESULTS In total 580 responders completed the survey (55.3% women). Gender was the most important perceived barrier in almost all domains. Additionally, country of birth emerged as an important barrier to participation in international scientific societies. Career barriers varied across world regions. CONCLUSION It is essential that longstanding and ongoing disparities by gender and country of origin for professionals in the headache field are globally acknowledged and addressed in areas of recruitment, retention, opportunities, mentor- and sponsorships, and advancement.
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- Irene de Boer
- Department of Neurology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx NY, USA
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- Headache Science & Neurorehabilitation Center, IRCCS Mondino Foundation, Pavia, Italy.,Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Neurology, Danish Headache Centre, University of Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet Glostrup, Glostrup, Denmark
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- Headache Unit, Neurology Department, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain.,Headache and Neurological Pain Research Group, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute, Department of Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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Design and Implementation of a Career Development Program for Physician-Scientists: Lessons Learned. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg 2022; 28:479-485. [PMID: 35703231 PMCID: PMC9590371 DOI: 10.1097/spv.0000000000001210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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IMPORTANCE Although skills in health services research and data science have great potential to advance the field of urogynecology, few clinical researchers obtain such training. OBJECTIVES The aim of the R25 UrogynCREST Program is to prepare the next generation of physician-scientists for a successful career in urogynecologic health services research through skilled mentoring and advanced training. The purpose of this report is to describe program implementation and lessons learned. STUDY DESIGN Administered through the program institution and in partnership with the American Urogynecologic Society, this program provided junior faculty with advanced online training and, through a core facility, access to health care databases for research projects. Participants received individualized mentoring and biostatistical support. Anonymous surveys captured actionable, real-time feedback from participants as they moved through the program. RESULTS Despite a limited budget, UrogynCREST maintained a core of excellent faculty, high-quality biostatistical support, and engaged, knowledgeable advisors and mentors. This allowed for similar experiences across cohorts while permitting program improvements between cohorts in faculty-participant interactions, team dynamics, and data and regulatory support. Administrative management by a single institution facilitated responses to fiscal and regulatory changes. Asynchronized learning and partnering with a society attracted a diverse group of physician-scientists. CONCLUSIONS Career development programs that incorporate online education, mentoring, database access, and biostatistical support must be prepared for midprogram changes. Regular communication among stakeholders was vital. Working with a core facility provided efficient database access, but evolving regulatory and administrative processes and costs presented challenges. Our experiences implementing this program can benefit similar programs that train early-career physician-scientists.
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Nobles CJ, Lu YL, Andriessen VC, Bevan SS, Radoc JG, Alkhalaf Z, Schisterman EF. A Data-Based Approach to Evaluating Representation by Gender and Affiliation in Key Presentation Formats at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Epidemiologic Research. Am J Epidemiol 2021; 190:1710-1720. [PMID: 34467404 DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwab080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2020] [Revised: 11/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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The annual meeting of the Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER) is a major forum for sharing new research and promoting the career development of participants. Because of this, evaluating representation in key presentation formats is critical. For the 3,257 presentations identified at the 2015-2017 SER annual meetings, we evaluated presenter characteristics, including gender, affiliation, subject area, and h-index, and representation in 3 highlighted presentation formats: platform talks (n = 382), invited symposium talks (n = 273), and chairing a concurrent contributed session or symposium (n = 188). Data were abstracted from SER records, abstract booklets, and programs. Gender was assessed using GenderChecker software, and h-index was determined using the Scopus application programming interface. Log-binomial models were adjusted for participant characteristics and conference year. In adjusted models, women were less likely than men to present an invited symposium talk (relative risk = 0.60, 95% confidence interval: 0.45, 0.81) compared with all participants with accepted abstracts. Researchers from US public universities, US government institutions, and international institutions were less likely to present a symposium talk or to chair a concurrent contributed session or symposium than were researchers from US private institutions. The research areas that were most represented in platform talks were epidemiologic methods, social epidemiology, and cardiovascular epidemiology. Our findings suggest differences in representation by gender, affiliation, and subject area after accounting for h-index.
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Becerra AZ, Ekundayo O, Salahuddin M, Onasanya T, Li S. Diversity and Inclusion in the Epidemiology Workforce. Am J Epidemiol 2020; 189:1023-1025. [PMID: 32602543 DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwaa105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Revised: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Increasing participation by promoting diversity and inclusion in professional society membership has become an important topic for many scientific fields. In a recent issue of the Journal, DeVilbiss et al. (Am J Epidemiol. 2020;189(10):998-1010) reported results from a survey conducted by the Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER) Diversity and Inclusion Committee by which several aspects of participation by sociodemographic and cultural variables among its members were measured. Here, we summarize the major findings of the survey, put the authors' results within the greater context of the epidemiology workforce, and provide suggestions on how the Committee could expand its influence by considering measuring variables related to career outcomes and trajectories. This suggestion is based on an attempt to link the interventions being facilitated by SER, the participation indices it is trying to improve, and the greater mission of SER to build sustainable career trajectories that produce the best science that will improve the health of human populations.
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Kuwahara K, Kiyohara K, Kikuchi H, Villalonga-Olives E, Brewer N, Aman-Oloniyo A, Aggarwal P, Restrepo-Méndez MC, Oze I. Networks for early career epidemiologists around the world: the current status and future directions. Int J Epidemiol 2019; 48:1021-1023. [PMID: 31006016 DOI: 10.1093/ije/dyz074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Keisuke Kuwahara
- Japan Young Epidemiologists Network, Tokyo, Japan.,Teikyo University Graduate School of Public Health, Tokyo, Japan
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- Japan Young Epidemiologists Network, Tokyo, Japan.,Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan.,Otsuma Women's University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Japan Young Epidemiologists Network, Tokyo, Japan.,Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Early Career Epidemiologists Committee, International Epidemiological Association, Raleigh, NC, USA.,University of Maryland Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, USA.,Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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- Early Career Epidemiologists Committee, International Epidemiological Association, Raleigh, NC, USA.,Department of Public Health, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand.,Centre for Public Health Research, Massey University Wellington Campus, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Early Career Epidemiologists Committee, International Epidemiological Association, Raleigh, NC, USA.,Epidemiological Society of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria
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- Early Career Epidemiologists Committee, International Epidemiological Association, Raleigh, NC, USA.,Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
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- Early Career Epidemiologists Committee, International Epidemiological Association, Raleigh, NC, USA.,MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit, Population Health Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Japan Young Epidemiologists Network, Tokyo, Japan.,Aichi Cancer Center Research Institute, Aichi, Japan
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