Development of a collaborative model to improve school health promotion in the Netherlands

摘要: In recent decades, school health promotion programs have been developing into whole-school approaches. This has accompanied by a greater understanding among promoters of the core-business schools, namely education, and how objectives can be integrated this task. Evidence positive impact on risk behavior students is increasing. article focuses processes initial results collaborative model tailored for in Netherlands, named schoolBeat. The Dutch situation characterized fragmentation, variety welfare groups supporting lack sound youth policies. A literature review, observations, stakeholder consultation provided clear picture current promotion, factors limiting comprehensive needs-based approach to health. revealed that team within fundamental an effective promotion. respected member staff should chair team. To strengthen link with care team, coordinator both teams. provide coordinated support all schools region, participating organizations decided share advisory tasks. These tasks are included regular work their staff. means working one advisor representing school-health per school, using overview possible projects promoting Empowering needs assessments important element developed approach. concludes examination emerging issues evaluating during first 18 months development, implementation future perspectives regarding sustainable collaboration quality improvement.