The development of an integrated neighborhood approach for health promotion and prevention: a qualitative exploration of stakeholders' views.

Background: Although the promise of integrated neighborhood approaches, including the essential roles of communities and collaboration between the medical and social domains, has been widely acknowledged, the realization of such approaches in practice often remains difficult. To gain insight into the development of integrated neighborhood approaches, this case study describes the experiences of stakeholders involved in such an approach for health promotion and prevention in Rotterdam.

Methods: Interviews with 18 stakeholders (including health and social care professionals, health insurance employees, and policymakers) were conducted, and stakeholders' statements were analyzed thematically.