Current state of the Health Advisory Council of Munich: A Survey

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Corinna K Sokoll, Susanne Winter

Abstract

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. 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. 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. 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...Continue Reading

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