HEALTH DATA HUBS: AN ANALYSIS OF EXISTING DATA GOVERNANCE FEATURES FOR RESEARCH
Research paper, published 10th July 2023 in BioMedical Central
This paper, published in BioMedical Central, discusses a survey conducted to understand the data governance practices of health data hubs in Europe. The aim was to facilitate data sharing and reuse while adhering to ethical and legal constraints for sensitive data. A general pattern of data governance for data hubs was defined, and specific profiles were generated based on the characteristics of the hubs. The analysis provided a list of common aspects and specific best practices for data management and governance, emphasizing centralized operations, data processing agreements, data quality control, data integrity, and anonymization methods.
Editorial, published on 8th July 2023 in The Lancet
This article discusses how loneliness is gaining attention worldwide, with the UK and Japan appointing ministers of loneliness. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the problem due to physical distancing measures. The article emphasizes the need for a public health approach to address loneliness but highlights the challenges in defining and measuring loneliness. The article also explores the societal factors contributing to loneliness, such as urban planning, remote work, social media use, and societal trends towards individualism.
COVID-19 DIGITAL CONTACT TRACING WORKED — HEED THE LESSONS FOR FUTURE PANDEMICS
Comment article published on 3rd July 2023 in Nature
This article discusses the implementation and effectiveness of digital contact tracing during the COVID-19 pandemic and how despite initial criticism and concerns over privacy, digital contact tracing apps have proven to be valuable tools in saving lives and controlling the spread of the virus. The United Kingdom’s integration of a digital contact-tracing app with other public health programs demonstrated its effectiveness in preventing infections and saving lives. The article emphasizes the need for policymakers and health authorities to invest in and prioritize privacy-preserving digital contact tracing for future outbreaks.