Real-Time Assessment of Community Health Needs and Concerns

Linda B. Cottler; Rakesh Nagarajan

doi:10.1126/scitranslmed.3003367

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Abstract

The August 2011 Clinical and Translational Science Awards conference “Using IT to Improve Community Health: How Health Care Reform Supports Innovation” convened four “Think Tank” sessions. This report summarizes the content of one session centered on “Social Networking: Community Connections and Health Outcomes.” We discuss the efforts of HealthStreet to facilitate ongoing, real-time assessment of community health needs, concerns, and opportunities to participate in research.

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Interfacing the efforts of community health workers with Web-based systems will facilitate ongoing, real-time assessment of community member needs, concerns, and research opportunities.

Real-Time Assessment of Community Health Needs and Concerns

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