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[Developing public health--primary care interfaces in Quebec: a case study].

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Public health agencies must first promote a population health perspective among primary care clinicians. This organizational shift is crucial before establishing structural interfaces to reduce health inequalities.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Services Research
  • Organizational Studies

Context:

  • Public health agencies (PH) aim to reduce health inequalities by engaging with primary care clinicians (PCC).
  • Establishing effective PH-PCC interfaces is vital for reaching vulnerable populations and addressing health disparities.
  • This case study examines organizational factors influencing PH-PCC interface development in Quebec City.

Purpose:

  • To identify organizational factors that facilitate or impede the creation of functional interfaces between public health agencies and primary care clinicians.
  • To understand the necessary preconditions for successful collaboration between public health and primary care sectors.

Summary:

  • A qualitative analysis revealed that public health agencies must prioritize implementing a 'population perspective' among clinicians.
  • This paradigm shift among clinicians is a prerequisite for successful structural changes in developing formal PH-PCC interfaces.
  • Findings highlight the importance of cultural and educational strategies before structural interventions.

Impact:

  • Provides a framework for public health agencies seeking to improve collaboration with primary care.
  • Informs strategies for reducing health inequalities through enhanced inter-sectoral partnerships.
  • Contributes to understanding organizational change dynamics in health service delivery.