Perspectives on the strategic uses of concept mapping to address public health challenges |
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| Institution: | 1. Director Healthy Aging Program, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway, NE, Mailstop F-78, United States;2. Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 30341, United States;3. CDC-AARP Liaison, Michigan Public Health Institute, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program, 2436 Woodlake Drive, Okemos, MI, 48864, United States;4. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, United States;1. University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, United States;2. Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, IA 50319, United States;1. Division of Community Health and Humanities, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada;2. School of Epidemiology, Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada;3. Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada;1. Department of Epidemiology, College for Public Health & Social Justice, Saint Louis University, 3545 Lafayette Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63130, United States;2. Department of Physical Education, School of Health and Biosciences, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil;3. Prevention Research Center in St. Louis, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130, United States;4. Health Communications Research Laboratory, Washington University in St. Louis, 700 Rosedale Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63112, United States;5. Department of Behavioral Science and Health Education, College for Public Health and Social Justice, Saint Louis University, 3545 Lafayette Ave., St Louis, MO 63130, United States;1. Provalis Research, 1255 Robert Bourassa Blvd Suite 1604, Montréal, QC H3B 3X3, Canada;2. Department of Psychology, University of Montreal, Pavillon Marie-Victorin, Room C355, P.O. Box 6128, Centre-ville Station, Montreal, Quebec, H3C 3J7, Canada;3. Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Montreal School of Public Health (ESPUM), Montreal, Canada;4. University of Montreal Public Health Research Institute (IRSPUM), Montreal, Canada |
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| Abstract: | We examine the adaptation of approaches used to plan and implement the steps of concept mapping to meet specialized needs and requirements in several public health projects. Seven published concept mapping projects are detailed to document how each of the phases were modified to meet the specific aims of each project. Concept mapping was found to be a useful tool to complement public health roles such as assessment, program development, and priority setting. The phases of concept mapping allow for a blending of diverse perspectives, which is critical to public health efforts. The adaptability of concept mapping permits the use of multiple modalities such as the addition of face-to-face brainstorming; use of qualitative methods, including structured interviews; and review and use of published literature and guidelines. Another positive aspect of concept mapping for public health practice is its ability to identify program elements, provide a visual map of generated ideas and their relationships to one another, and assist in identifying priorities. Our reflections on the adaptability should help inform another generation in designing concept mapping projects and related products that may benefit from unique adaptations and the rapidly expanding social media technology and platforms. |
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| Keywords: | Concept mapping Public health Program development Assessment Qualitative methods |
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