Theory-based capacity building intervention for intersectoral action for health at local governments: An exploratory pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To design, implement and evaluate a nurse-led capacity building intervention (PromoGOB) for intersectoral action for health at local governments.

Design

The programme was based on theories of the policy process and organizational change and facilitated by a nurse developing a health broker role. A complex intervention perspective was adopted in carrying out the study. The intervention was evaluated using a mixed method embedded design.

Methods

Quantitative component relied on a specific questionnaire. This tool, designed and piloted ad hoc, measured the capacity in terms of knowledge, awareness, resources, skills, and commitment, both at sectoral and government levels. For the qualitative component, semi-structured interviews were conducted. These explored the per

SUBMITTER: Hernantes N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9322672 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature