Overcoming the gap between professional domains: A Dutch case study tackling childhood obesity

Abstract Background and Aim In the Netherlands about one in seven 1- to 11-year-old children are overweight. The multifaceted nature of childhood overweight requires joining forces across the medical, social and public sector. This study evaluated an integrated network approach of preventive care (INPC) for overweight children focusing on the process of intersectoral professional collaboration. Methods Fourteen network partners from the three sectors were interviewed face to face with semi-structured topic lists to determine the extent of collaboration in and outside sectors, the perceived out... Mehr ...