Abstract : Nowadays, a global and local discussion on Public Health relevance is taking place, including ther
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Abstract : Nowadays, a global and local discussion on Public Health relevance is taking place, including therefore the future role and organization of its services. Noteworthy becomes the role played by Public Health Specialists. This work shows the results of a workshop, carried out following the Guilbert methodology, whose aim was to define Public Health Specialists functions and the related activities. The programme involved 30 professionals coming from Triveneto area, working in Prevention Departments and Universities. The key-functions identified were: 1) Health status assessment and identification of community risk factors, 2) Health Promotion, 3) Prevention, 4) Preservation/Protection, 5) Planning, 6) Communication, 7) Professional Training, 8) Alliances and resources for complex Public Health programs, 9) Crisis management in Public Health, 10) Research. For each function activities were identified, meaning concerning areas and contents that must be warranted by professionals. This experience highlighted the method's efficacy in sharing experiences present in Triveneto, and it can stand for a feasible instrument for different settings. Nevertheless, it appears mandatory explaining at each level, the role and functions of Prevention Departments.- Slides
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