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This version was published on November 1, 2008
Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, Vol. 36, No. 8, 789-794 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/1403494808089556

Screening tool development for health impact assessment of large administrative structural changes

Anne Katrine Ravn

University of Southern Denmark, Unit of Health Promotion Research, Esbjerg, Denmark

Henriette Nicolaisen

University of Southern Denmark, Unit of Health Promotion Research, Esbjerg, Denmark

Karina Linnrose

University of Southern Denmark, Unit of Health Promotion Research, Esbjerg, Denmark

Mikael W. Folkersen

University of Southern Denmark, Unit of Health Promotion Research, Esbjerg, Denmark

Stella R.J. Kraemer

University of Southern Denmark, Unit of Health Promotion Research, Esbjerg, Denmark

Gabriel Gulis

University of Southern Denmark, Unit of Health Promotion Research, Esbjerg, Denmark, ggulis{at}health.sdu.dk

Aims: Screening is the first, extremely important step of health impact assessment (HIA) methodology. It contributes to the decision to conduct or not conduct a full assessment, and predefines the main fields of interest of the assessment. Methods: Although there are examples of screening tools available on the Internet and in the scientific literature, in many cases lack of access to those tools creates a barrier to the use of HIA. Results: Denmark is undergoing a major structural change in state administration, moving many responsibilities from the state to the local level. Newly constructed councils are faced with challenges regarding their responsibilities in health promotion and other fields, and this has opened a window for the introduction of HIA at a local level. Owing to the lack of experience with HIA in Denmark, screening tools are lacking and are frequently requested by councils. Conclusions: This article describes a newly constructed screening tool for use at the local level, and describes how we approached the construction of the tool.

Key Words: Health impact assessment • local level • policy • screening tool


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