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Current research and future directions for realizing the ideal One-Health approach: A summary of key-informant interviews in Japan and a literature review.
Andoh, Kiyohiko; Hidano, Arata; Sakamoto, Yoshiko; Sawai, Kotaro; Arai, Nobuo; Suda, Yuto; Mine, Junki; Oka, Takehiko.
  • Andoh K; National Institute of Animal Health, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, 3-1-5 Kannondai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0856, Japan.
  • Hidano A; Communicable Diseases Policy Research Group, Department of Global Health and Development, Faculty of Public Health and Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, United Kingdom.
  • Sakamoto Y; National Institute for Environmental Studies, 16-2 Onogawa, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8506, Japan.
  • Sawai K; National Institute of Animal Health, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, 3-1-5 Kannondai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0856, Japan.
  • Arai N; National Institute of Animal Health, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, 3-1-5 Kannondai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0856, Japan.
  • Suda Y; National Institute of Animal Health, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, 3-1-5 Kannondai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0856, Japan.
  • Mine J; National Institute of Animal Health, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, 3-1-5 Kannondai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0856, Japan.
  • Oka T; World Fusion Co., Ltd., 1-38-12 Nihonbashi Kakigara-cho, Yusho-kaikann 2F, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0014, Japan.
One Health ; 16: 100468, 2023 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2181973
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of the One Health (OH) approach, which considers the health of humans, animals, and the environment in preventing future pandemics. A wide range of sustainable interdisciplinary collaborations are required to truly fulfill the purpose of the OH approach. It is well-recognized, however, that such collaborations are challenging. In this study, we undertook key-informant interviews with a panel of stakeholders from Japan to identify their perceived needs and challenges related to OH research. This panel included scientists, government officials, journalists, and industry stakeholders. By combining a thematic analysis of these interviews and a literature review, we summarized two key themes pertinent to the effective implementation of OH research types of required research and systems to support that research. As a technological issue, interviewees suggested the importance of research and development of methodologies that can promote the integration and collaboration of research fields that are currently fragmented. An example of such a methodology would allow researchers to obtain high-resolution metadata (e.g. ecological and wildlife data) with high throughput and then maximize the use of the obtained metadata in research, such as in environmental DNA analysis, database construction, or the use of computational algorithms to find novel viral genomes. In terms of systems surrounding OH research, some interviewees stressed the importance of creating a sustainable research system, such as one that has continuous budget support and allows researchers to pursue their academic careers and interests. These perceptions and challenges held by Japanese stakeholders may be common to others around the world. We hope this review will encourage more researchers and others to work together to create a resilient society against future pandemics.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Qualitative research / Reviews Language: English Journal: One Health Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.onehlt.2022.100468

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Qualitative research / Reviews Language: English Journal: One Health Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.onehlt.2022.100468