Mathematical and computational modeling can transform decision making for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) if the right model is used for the right question. Modeling can help better understand and address the complex systems involved in making decisions for NTD prevention and control. However, all models, modelers, and modeling are not the same. Thus, decision makers need to better understand if a particular model actually fits their needs. Here are a series of questions that a decision maker can ask when determining whether a model is right for him or her.
BT - PLoS neglected tropical diseases C1 -http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28426672?dopt=Abstract
DO - 10.1371/journal.pntd.0005457 IS - 4 J2 - PLoS Negl Trop Dis LA - eng N2 -Mathematical and computational modeling can transform decision making for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) if the right model is used for the right question. Modeling can help better understand and address the complex systems involved in making decisions for NTD prevention and control. However, all models, modelers, and modeling are not the same. Thus, decision makers need to better understand if a particular model actually fits their needs. Here are a series of questions that a decision maker can ask when determining whether a model is right for him or her.
PY - 2017 EP - e0005457 T2 - PLoS neglected tropical diseases TI - How to determine if a model is right for neglected tropical disease decision making. UR - http://journals.plos.org/plosntds/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pntd.0005457&type=printable VL - 11 SN - 1935-2735 ER -