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Intersectoral collaboration and healthcare for homeless people: an experience report
Eduardo Sodré de Souza1, Gabrielle Favotto Betoni1, Débora Rodrigues Vaz2
1Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Campinas, SP, Brazil.
Objective:
to report the experience of using the World Café methodology, focusing on healthcare for the homeless population.
Method:
a qualitative experience report, with thematic analysis, centered on the implementation of the World Café methodology, carried out in the municipality of Suzano, SP, in November 2024. Ninety-two people from different sectors of the healthcare network, universities, and social movements participated.
Results:
the methodology proved effective in creating a horizontal and collaborative environment, promoting dialogue, active listening, and valuing diverse knowledge. Data analysis revealed three central topics: The methodology's integrative potential; Structural challenges in caring for the homeless population; and local strategies and effective care practices.
Final Considerations:
the experience indicates that participatory methodologies are powerful tools for training, planning, and social mobilization, with a positive impact on the construction of public policies sensitive to social vulnerabilities.
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