The Integrated Framework as an Organizational Tool

The Integrated DPSIR Framework describes the linkages among social, health, and environmental factors. Use of concept mapping software or relational database tools can allow direct annotation of DPSIR concepts with literature, science questions, research projects, collaborators, or other information.

By overlaying information on the framework, one can begin to identify potential interactions across research projects or disciplines, identify research or information gaps, and target potential collaborators to fill in missing information.

Software, such as C-map Tools software can be used to add icons which provide direct links to information from the keywords within DPSIR concept maps. Information, assigned DPSIR keywords, could also be stored in a database.

DPSIR concept maps can be used as a knowledge base for cataloguing information related including:

• Literature citations
• Rate functions, production functions, dose-response curves
• Images
• Legislation, regulations, and statutes
• Data and Maps
• Models
• Research projects & project leads
• Best Management Practices (BMPs)
• Contacts, partners, stakeholders