TY - JOUR AU - Muscatello, David AU - Chughtai, Abrar AU - Heywood, Anita AU - Gardner, Lauren AU - Heslop, David AU - MacIntyre, C. Raina T1 - Translation of Real-Time Infectious Disease Modeling into Routine Public Health Practice T2 - Emerging Infectious Disease journal PY - 2017 VL - 23 IS - 5 SN - 1080-6059 AB - Infectious disease dynamic modeling can support outbreak emergency responses. We conducted a workshop to canvas the needs of stakeholders in Australia for practical, real-time modeling tools for infectious disease emergencies. The workshop was attended by 29 participants who represented government, defense, general practice, and academia stakeholders. We found that modeling is underused in Australia and its potential is poorly understood by practitioners involved in epidemic responses. The development of better modeling tools is desired. Ideal modeling tools for operational use would be easy to use, clearly indicate underlying parameterization and assumptions, and assist with policy and decision making. KW - infectious disease medicine KW - epidemics KW - pandemics KW - emergencies KW - computer simulation KW - computer models KW - computer systems KW - software KW - disaster planning KW - qualitative research KW - bioterrorism and preparedness KW - Australia DO - 10.3201/eid2305.161720 UR - https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/23/5/16-1720_article ER - End of Reference