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A conceptual framework for intelligence-based public health nutrition workforce development

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 August 2007

Roger Hughes
Roger Hughes*
Affiliation:
Nutrition Unit, School of Health Science, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland 4217, Australia
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*Corresponding author: Email R.Hughes@mailbox.gu.edu.au
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Abstract

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Objective:

This paper describes a conceptual framework and associated intelligence requirements for problem-based workforce development for public health nutrition.

Methods:

A conceptual framework for public health nutrition workforce development was constructed based on a review of the literature and consideration of the intelligence needs to inform workforce development planning.

Results:

A cyclical conceptual framework including five intelligence-linked components including public health nutrition problems and priorities, solutions and best buys, work needed, capacity to do the work and workforce development needs. This framework applied to the Australian situation illustrates its applications in workforce development research and planning. Although the existing availability of workforce development intelligence in each of these components varies, the framework does provide a systematic approach for workforce development research and planning directly related to public health nutrition problem resolution.

Conclusions:

This framework highlights deficiencies in the existing public health nutrition workforce development intelligence and the need for further research to inform workforce development strategy planning.

Keywords

Public health nutritionWorkforce developmentIntelligenceAustralia

Information

Type
Research Article
Information
Public Health Nutrition , Volume 6 , Issue 6 , September 2003 , pp. 599 - 605
Copyright
Copyright © The Authors 2003

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