Intersectoral collaboration and healthcare for homeless people: an experience report.
- 1Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Campinas, SP, Brazil.
- 2Universidade de São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Abstract
Objective
to report the experience of using the World Café methodology, focusing on healthcare for the homeless population.Method
a qualitative experience report, with thematic analysis, centered on the implementation of the World Café methodology, carried out in the municipality of Suzano, SP, in November 2024. Ninety-two people from different sectors of the healthcare network, universities, and social movements participated.Results
the methodology proved effective in creating a horizontal and collaborative environment, promoting dialogue, active listening, and valuing diverse knowledge. Data analysis revealed three central topics: The methodology's integrative potential; Structural challenges in caring for the homeless population; and local strategies and effective care practices.Final considerations
the experience indicates that participatory methodologies are powerful tools for training, planning, and social mobilization, with a positive impact on the construction of public policies sensitive to social vulnerabilities.
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BibTeX
@article{souza2026intersectoral,
title = {{Intersectoral collaboration and healthcare for homeless people: an experience report.}},
author = {Eduardo Sodré de Souza and Gabrielle Favotto Betoni and Débora Rodrigues Vaz and Chennyfer Dobbins Abi Rached},
journal = {Revista brasileira de enfermagem},
year = {2026},
month = oct,
doi = {10.1590/0034-7167-2025-0219},
url = {https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42912107},
note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Intersectoral collaboration and healthcare for homeless people: an experience report.
AU - Eduardo Sodré de Souza
AU - Gabrielle Favotto Betoni
AU - Débora Rodrigues Vaz
AU - Chennyfer Dobbins Abi Rached
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/10/19
JO - Revista brasileira de enfermagem
DO - 10.1590/0034-7167-2025-0219
UR - https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42912107
AB - Objective to report the experience of using the World Café methodology, focusing on healthcare for the homeless population.Method a qualitative experience report, with thematic analysis, centered on the implementation of the World Café methodology, carried out in the municipality of Suzano, SP, in November 2024. Ninety-two people from different sectors of the healthcare network, universities, and social movements participated.Results the methodology proved effective in creating a horizontal and collaborative environment, promoting dialogue, active listening, and valuing diverse knowledge. Data analysis revealed three central topics: The methodology's integrative potential; Structural challenges in caring for the homeless population; and local strategies and effective care practices.Final considerations the experience indicates that participatory methodologies are powerful tools for training, planning, and social mobilization, with a positive impact on the construction of public policies sensitive to social vulnerabilities.
SN - 0034-7167
SN - 1984-0446
ER -