Open AccessStrengthening Collaborative Action for Community Health and Development
Author(s) -
Jerry A. Schultz,
Stephen B. Fawcett,
Christina Holt,
Jomella Watson-Thompson
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
american journal of health studies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1945-4511
pISSN - 1090-0500
DOI - 10.47779/ajhs.2020.198
Subject(s) - sustainability , action (physics) , workforce , knowledge management , community engagement , workforce development , process management , public relations , political science , business , computer science , ecology , physics , quantum mechanics , law , biology
Collaborative action and engagement are essential for improving community health and development. Effective community action requires a prepared workforce working together in common purpose. Yet, supports for collaborative action are limited given the need. This article outlines a framework for collaborative action; highlighting core processes associated with assessment, mobilization, planning, intervention, and evaluation and sustainability. We describe tools for building capacity for collaborative action, including our experience in developing the Community Tool Box with over 5.6 million global users. We illustrate core processes for community engagement with examples of collaborative efforts that promote community health.