Background: After over 27 years of existence, the executive board of the Health Advisory Council of the state capital Munich (HAC) decided to conduct an inventory.
Purpose Of The Study: The objective was to gather data on the perceptions of HAC participants regarding the structure of committees, issues addressed, their processing as well as the results of the projects, in addition to events organized, public relations activities and target achievement. The survey should be the basis for decisions regarding future directions or further developments of the HAC.
Method: Between January 24 and March 28, 2017, a cross-sectional survey of HAC participants was carried out with participation on a voluntary basis, using a self-designed semi-standardized questionnaire. The answers were analysed descriptively.
Results: The survey involved 284 active participants. The net return rate was 46.5% (132 participants). The majority of respondents felt that the committee structure was appropriate. 85.6% of the respondents agreed that the communication and cooperation within the committee was positive. There was perceived potential for improvement in cooperation with the city council. The content alignment of the HAC was considered to be appropriate by 87.8%; however, sustainability was seen as an area with potential for improvement. Professional exchange of information was regarded by more than three-fifths of the participants as the most important objective of committee work. Organisation of events was seen as positive by 74.2%; 57.6% were of the opinion that the reporting of the results was transparent, but with potential for improvement in the area of public relations. About two-thirds of the respondents felt that HAC was successful in achieving its objectives.
Conclusion: The HAC represents a successful institution in the health care system of Munich. Needs for improvement were identified in the following areas: networking with the city council, sustainability of results and in the implementation of a more intensified public relations effort.
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