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A phased approach for preparation and organization of human biomonitoring studies

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dc.contributor.authorFiddicke, Ulrike
dc.contributor.authorKolossa-Gehring, Marike
dc.contributor.authorTolonen, Hanna
dc.contributor.authorPack, Kim Laura
dc.date.accessioned2024-06-16T13:56:04Z
dc.date.available2024-06-16T13:56:04Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractBackground Human biomonitoring (HBM) studies like other epidemiological studies are costly and time-consuming. They require the administration of questionnaires and collection of biological samples, putting substantial burden on the participants which may result in low participation rates. The growing importance of HBM studies in epidemiology, exposure assessment and risk assessment underline the importance of optimizing study planning, designing and implementation thus minimizing the above-mentioned difficulties. Methods Based on frameworks from survey design and fieldwork preparation of the European Joint Program HBM4EU, the German Environment Surveys and the COPHES/DEMOCOPHES twin projects combined with elements of project management strategies, a Phased Approach has been developed, introducing a step-by-step guideline for the development of epidemiological studies. Results The Phased Approach splits the process of developing a study into six phases: Phase 0 (Scoping and Planning): All aspects that are necessary to conduct a study are compiled and put on the agenda for decision-making. Phase 1 (Preparation and Testing): Instruments (e.g. questionnaires), materials (e.g. guidelines, information), and ethics and data management issues, needing thorough preparation and testing before a study can start. Phase 2 (Initiation): Organization and acquisition of necessary equipment and engaging and training personnel. Phase 3 (Implementation): All procedures that require temporal proximity to the start date of fieldwork, such as obtaining contact information of invitees. Phase 4 (Fieldwork and Analysis): Involvement of participants and chemical analysis of the collected samples. Phase 5 (Results and Evaluation): Final procedures leading to closure of the project, such as providing and communicating results. Conclusions The separation of the planning and conduct of human biomonitoring studies into different phases creates the basis for a structured procedure and facilitates a step-by-step approach reducing costs, warranting high participation rates and increasing quality of conduct. Emphasis is put on a comprehensive scoping phase ensuring high quality of the study design, which is indispensable for reliable results. © 2021 The Authors.en
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dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.60810/openumwelt-2052
dc.identifier.urihttps://openumwelt.de/handle/123456789/3887
dc.language.isoeng
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dc.titleA phased approach for preparation and organization of human biomonitoring studies
dc.title.alternativeA phased approach for preparation and organization of human biomonitoring studies
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local.bibliographicCitation.journalTitleInternational Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health
local.bibliographicCitation.originalDOI10.1016/j.ijheh.2020.113684
local.bibliographicCitation.volume232 (2021)
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local.jointTitleA PHASED APPROACH FOR PREPARATION AND ORGANIZATION OF HUMAN BIOMONITORING STUDIES
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