A Case Study: Assessment of Existing Inter-Sectoral Collaboration and Generate Strategies to Improve National Programme for Preschool Setting Health Promotion [PSHP]Development-Sri Lanka

The assessment of existing inter-sectoral collaboration within the National Programme for PSHP development revealed both strengths and challenges.While there is a shared commitment to improving preschool health outcomes and some existing partnerships between sectors, significant barriers hinder effective collaboration and coordination.Challenges included communication gaps, resource constraints, cultural and professional differences, and a lack of interdisciplinary understanding among stakeholders.These barriers impede the development and implementation of cohesive strategies for PSHP.Objective: To develop strategies to improve inter-sectoral collaboration activities of the National programme for preschool health promotion setting development in Sri Lanka.Methods: Key informant interviews (KIIs), direct observation and document reviews.Analyzed the collected data by arranging brainstorming sessions, thematic analysis and Microsoft Office 365 Excel software.Results: The prioritized problem was the lack of communication and coordination.The prioritized root causes were inadequate use of communication technology, communication challenges across disciplines and cultural norms and professional identity.Recommendations: Develop training programs that emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration and communication skills for professionals working in preschool health promotion, organizing workshops and training sessions that bring together professionals from different sectors and providing leadership development opportunities and training in collaborative skills for professionals working in preschool health promotion.

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