Revista de Epidemiologia e Controle de Infeccao
Scope & Guideline
Empowering Global Health with Open Access Insights
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Epidemiological Research:
The journal emphasizes research on the epidemiology of infectious diseases, including the distribution, determinants, and control of diseases within populations, with a special focus on local contexts in Brazil. - Infection Control Practices:
A core area is the study of infection prevention and control measures in healthcare settings, including the evaluation of protocols, hand hygiene practices, and antimicrobial resistance. - Public Health Policy and Impact:
The journal explores the implications of public health policies on disease management and prevention, particularly in response to emerging health threats such as COVID-19 and antimicrobial resistance. - Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes:
Research focusing on the clinical aspects of infectious diseases, including patient demographics, treatment outcomes, and healthcare-associated infections, is a significant feature of the journal. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal supports interdisciplinary research that integrates epidemiology, clinical medicine, public health, and social determinants of health, reflecting the complexity of managing infectious diseases.
Trending and Emerging
- COVID-19 Related Research:
A significant increase in studies related to COVID-19, including its clinical characteristics, impact on healthcare systems, and long-term effects on patients, highlights the pandemic's influence on current research priorities. - Antimicrobial Resistance:
There is a growing focus on antimicrobial resistance, particularly in relation to healthcare-associated infections, underscoring its critical relevance in infection control strategies. - Mental Health and Infectious Diseases:
Emerging research examining the intersection of mental health and infectious diseases, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, indicates a recognition of the psychological impacts of infectious outbreaks. - Socio-Environmental Factors in Disease Spread:
An increasing emphasis on understanding socio-environmental determinants of health and their role in the spread of infectious diseases reflects a broader approach to public health research. - Digital Health Interventions:
The integration of digital health technologies, such as telemedicine and mobile health applications, into infectious disease management is gaining attention, highlighting innovative approaches to healthcare delivery.
Declining or Waning
- Chronic Infectious Diseases:
Research focusing on chronic infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy appears to be less frequent, possibly due to shifting priorities towards more acute and emerging infectious diseases in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. - Traditional Epidemiological Studies:
There is a noticeable decrease in studies employing traditional epidemiological methodologies that do not incorporate modern technological approaches, such as geospatial analysis or digital health interventions. - Environmental Health Studies:
Topics related to environmental health and its intersection with infectious diseases have been less prominent, indicating a potential shift in focus towards more immediate health crises rather than long-term environmental factors. - Health Services Research:
There seems to be a reduction in research specifically analyzing the operational aspects of health services related to infection control, which may be overshadowed by the urgent need for responses to recent health emergencies.
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