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Collaboration between practice, policy and research in local public health in the Netherlands

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  • Jansen, Maria W.J.
  • De Vries, Nanne K.
  • Kok, Gerjo
  • Van Oers, Hans A.M.

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Objective The collaboration between policy, practice, and research in local public health was studied in a multiple case study. The assumption is that collaboration will result in more solid evidence and higher quality standards in public health.Methods First, collaboration barriers were studied by analysing the work cycles of the three domains, which are considered to operate as niches. Actors at the administrative, institutional, and individual levels were identified. Theories that describe processes of the convergence of the three niches through practical strategies were sought. Finally, the application of the practical strategies in six cases was evaluated.Results When administrative, institutional, and individual changes develop in a similar fashion and in parallel with each other, the likelihood of successful collaboration that goes beyond the initial period is greater. The findings suggest that organisational development (OD) strategies that address collaboration at the institutional level make a relatively strong contribution.Conclusions Top level consultations just after local elections, investments in OD strategies and a new kind of accountability in public health are recommended. The assumption that successful collaboration contributes to enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, and efficacy of public health could not yet be unequivocally confirmed.

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  • Jansen, Maria W.J. & De Vries, Nanne K. & Kok, Gerjo & Van Oers, Hans A.M., 2008. "Collaboration between practice, policy and research in local public health in the Netherlands," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 86(2-3), pages 295-307, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:86:y:2008:i:2-3:p:295-307
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