Abstract
This paper explores the production and intended use of publicly available Geomatic Data Artefacts (such as geo-repositories, maps, and dashboards) and their relevance in the context of public health policies. We are an interdisciplinary team of academics with backgrounds in geomatics and design who began discussing the role of accessing and visualizing geographic data to support participation in public healthcare policy. Specifically, this paper examines questions related to stakeholder involvement in the production and development of use scenarios for Geomatic Data Artefacts that inform public health policies. We reviewed existing artefacts, conducted a first round of conversations, and produced an introductory literature overview. The aim of this paper is to spark a discussion on the human-centredness of such mapping endeavours, considering the potential of these designed artefacts to foster deeper engagement with healthcare service provision, planning, delivery, and assessment.
Keywords
Geomatics Health, Codesign, Maps, Data
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21606/drs.2026.2934
Citation
Montuwy, A., and Herfurth, L. (2026) Exploring intentions and use scenarios behind Geomatic Data Artefacts for public health policies in Québec from a co-design perspective, in Simeone, L., Gray, C. M., Verhoeven, A., de Götzen, A., Bakırlıoğlu, Y., Zohar, H., Stead, M., and Buwert, P. (eds.), DRS2026: Edinburgh, 8–12 June, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. https://doi.org/10.21606/drs.2026.2934
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Exploring intentions and use scenarios behind Geomatic Data Artefacts for public health policies in Québec from a co-design perspective
This paper explores the production and intended use of publicly available Geomatic Data Artefacts (such as geo-repositories, maps, and dashboards) and their relevance in the context of public health policies. We are an interdisciplinary team of academics with backgrounds in geomatics and design who began discussing the role of accessing and visualizing geographic data to support participation in public healthcare policy. Specifically, this paper examines questions related to stakeholder involvement in the production and development of use scenarios for Geomatic Data Artefacts that inform public health policies. We reviewed existing artefacts, conducted a first round of conversations, and produced an introductory literature overview. The aim of this paper is to spark a discussion on the human-centredness of such mapping endeavours, considering the potential of these designed artefacts to foster deeper engagement with healthcare service provision, planning, delivery, and assessment.