9. Horizontal Analysis: Cross-case Learnings

In this section, the focus of the analysis is on the learnings emerging from the set of cases, which can be used to inform the population health practice within Health Canada and the marketing of the population health approach to key decision makers in wellness policy and planning initiatives. These learnings show how some barriers to population health mobilization have been addressed and often overcome, and also identifies some continuing challenges.

• 9.1 How To Mobilize People/communities/institutions/ Governments Around The Determinants Of Health
  • 9.1.1 Find the right stuff
  • 9.1.2 Develop a critical consciousness around population health
  • 9.1.3 Work from a long-term, developmental perspective
  • 9.1.4 Invest as needed, but for the long term
• 9.2 How To Develop Effective Intersectoral Partnerships
  • 9.2.1 Articulate a common values base and language
  • 9.2.2 Foster trust
  • 9.2.3 Demonstrate flexibility and tolerance for instability
  • 9.2.4 Start collaboration vertically, then move horizontally, but watch for opportunities
  • 9.2.5 Collaboration with provincial, municipal or other governments
  • 9.2.6 Collaboration with regional health authorities
  • 9.2.7 Collaboration with other federal departments
  • 9.2.8 Collaboration with community-based groups
  • 9.2.9 Collaboration with university researchers
• 9.3 Learnings About The Key Determinants Of Health
• 9.4 How To Collaborate Across Regions To Extract Best Practices, Learn From Mistakes And Complement One Another's Work
• 9.5 Conclusion: Turning Theory Into Practice, Informing Theory From Practice
• 9.6 Summary

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