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Decision support for evidence-based integration of disease control: A proof of concept for malaria and schistosomiasis

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  • Claire J Standley
  • Ellie Graeden
  • Justin Kerr
  • Erin M Sorrell
  • Rebecca Katz

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Author summary: Designing and implementing effective programs for infectious disease control requires complex decision-making, informed by an understanding of the diseases, the types of disease interventions and control measures available, and the disease-relevant characteristics of the local community. Though disease modeling frameworks have been developed to address these questions and support decision-making, the complexity of current models presents a significant barrier to on-the-ground end users. The picture is further complicated when considering approaches for integration of different disease control programs, where co-infection dynamics, treatment interactions, and other variables must also be taken into account. Here, we describe the development of an application available on the internet with a simple user interface, to support on-the-ground decision-making for integrating disease control, given local conditions and practical constraints. The model upon which the tool is built provides predictive analysis for the effectiveness of integration of schistosomiasis and malaria control, two diseases with extensive geographical and epidemiological overlap. This proof-of-concept method and tool demonstrate significant progress in effectively translating the best available scientific models to support pragmatic decision-making on the ground, with the potential to significantly increase the impact and cost-effectiveness of disease control.

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  • Claire J Standley & Ellie Graeden & Justin Kerr & Erin M Sorrell & Rebecca Katz, 2018. "Decision support for evidence-based integration of disease control: A proof of concept for malaria and schistosomiasis," PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Public Library of Science, vol. 12(4), pages 1-23, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pntd00:0006328
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0006328
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