Key elements of a successful integrated community-based approach aimed at reducing socioeconomic health inequalities in the Netherlands: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Since 2010, the Zwolle Healthy City approach, an integrated community-based approach, has been implemented in the Dutch municipality of Zwolle. This approach is proven successful in reducing health inequalities. However, the key elements of this approach are not clear. The current study aimed to identify key elements of this successful local community-based approach, according to the perspectives of various stakeholders.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 29 professionals who were involved in the approach in the period 2010-2018 and have occupations at the strategic (n = 4), tactical (n = 17) and operational level (n = 8). Data was analyzed using the thematic analysis approach.

Results

We identified nine perceived key elements that con

SUBMITTER: Wilderink L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7575081 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature