Ilse Storm1, Janneke Harting2, Karien Stronks3, Albertine J Schuit4. 1. National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, Public Health and Health Services Division, Centre for Public Health Forecasting, PO Box 1, 3720 BA Bilthoven, The Netherlands. Electronic address: ilse.storm@rivm.nl. 2. Academic Medical Centre University of Amsterdam, Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, PO Box 22660, 1100 DD Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Electronic address: j.harting@amc.uva.nl. 3. Academic Medical Centre University of Amsterdam, Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, PO Box 22660, 1100 DD Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Electronic address: k.stronks@amc.uva.nl. 4. National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, Public Health and Health Services Division, Centre for Public Health Forecasting, PO Box 1, 3720 BA Bilthoven, The Netherlands; VU University Amsterdam, Department of Health Sciences and EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research, De Boelelaan 1105, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Electronic address: jantine.schuit@rivm.nl.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Many local governments are trying to establish health in all polices (HiAP), but no sensitive tool is available to measure HiAP growth processes. This study explores the applicability of a general maturity model to classify stages of HiAP and to characterize its manifestations and conditions. METHODS: Based on other maturity models we have developed a maturity model for HiAP (MM-HiAP), which consists of six maturity levels and 14 corresponding key characteristics. This model was applied to assess HiAP growth processes within 16 municipalities in the Netherlands. We used municipal policies on health inequalities as a case. Empirical data was gathered based on document analysis, a questionnaire and interviews. RESULTS: Using this model we were able to classify HiAP growth processes by several characteristics, such as the recognition of the importance of HiAP (Stage I; four municipalities), HiAP described in policy documents and collaboration with sectors present (Stage II; seven municipalities), concrete collaboration agreements and structural consultations forms (Stage III; four municipalities), and a broad, shared vision on HiAP (Stage IV; two municipalities). Examples of necessary conditions were sufficient support and resources. CONCLUSIONS: This study shows that it is possible to apply a maturity model to classify stages of HiAP in municipalities. Use of the MM-HiAP as a formal measuring instrument depends on further operationalization and validation.
OBJECTIVES: Many local governments are trying to establish health in all polices (HiAP), but no sensitive tool is available to measure HiAP growth processes. This study explores the applicability of a general maturity model to classify stages of HiAP and to characterize its manifestations and conditions. METHODS: Based on other maturity models we have developed a maturity model for HiAP (MM-HiAP), which consists of six maturity levels and 14 corresponding key characteristics. This model was applied to assess HiAP growth processes within 16 municipalities in the Netherlands. We used municipal policies on health inequalities as a case. Empirical data was gathered based on document analysis, a questionnaire and interviews. RESULTS: Using this model we were able to classify HiAP growth processes by several characteristics, such as the recognition of the importance of HiAP (Stage I; four municipalities), HiAP described in policy documents and collaboration with sectors present (Stage II; seven municipalities), concrete collaboration agreements and structural consultations forms (Stage III; four municipalities), and a broad, shared vision on HiAP (Stage IV; two municipalities). Examples of necessary conditions were sufficient support and resources. CONCLUSIONS: This study shows that it is possible to apply a maturity model to classify stages of HiAP in municipalities. Use of the MM-HiAP as a formal measuring instrument depends on further operationalization and validation.
Authors: Lauren N Gase; Taylor Schooley; Meredith Lee; Sierra Rotakhina; John Vick; Julia Caplan Journal: J Public Health Manag Pract Date: 2017 Jul/Aug
Authors: Marion Porcherie; Zoé Vaillant; Emmanuelle Faure; Stéphane Rican; Jean Simos; Nicola Luca Cantoreggi; Zoé Heritage; Anne Roue Le Gall; Linda Cambon; Thierno Amadou Diallo; Eva Vidales; Jeanine Pommier Journal: BMC Public Health Date: 2017-10-18 Impact factor: 3.295