KNOWLEDGE IN DIALOGUE: A CO-CREATION PROCESS OF AN INFORMATIONAL BOOKLET TO SUPPORT MUNICIPAL HEALTH PLANNING, FOCUSING ON AXES 1 AND 3 OF THE PNAISC
Keywords: Child Health. Community-Based Participatory Research. Health Policy.
Introduction: Nearly a decade after its publication, the Brazilian National Policy for Comprehensive Child Health Care (PNAISC) has not yet been fully implemented. In this context, Axes 1 and 3 stand out due to their strong interface with Primary Health Care and their high potential for operationalization. Therefore, it is necessary to develop strategies that bring the policy guidelines closer to real-world management and care settings. Objective: To develop, through a collaborative process, an informational booklet aimed at supporting the implementation of Axes 1 and 3 of the PNAISC within the context of Knowledge Translation. Methods: This is a participatory action research study, adopting a co-creation approach grounded in Knowledge Translation and Patient and Public Involvement (PPI). Participants included members of the Patient and Public Involvement Committee (PPIC) from the Nascer e Crescer project, composed of health managers, health professionals, and caregivers of children with experience related to child health. Biweekly online meetings were conducted, with interactions recorded using an automated tool (TacTiq) and manually transcribed, including chat interactions. Data were triangulated and systematized to support the development of prototypes and materials. At the end of the process, an evaluation instrument was applied to participants, and the material was also reviewed by technical staff from the Brazilian Ministry of Health. The co-creation process was evaluated using the PROSECO framework. Preliminary results: Four meetings were conducted for the development of the product, each offered at two different times during the week to enhance participation. The group approved the proposal to develop a booklet containing examples of goals and indicators related to the PNAISC, aimed at supporting municipal health planning. The proposal, presented in the first meeting, was considered relevant and reached consensus among stakeholders. In subsequent meetings, participants deliberated on the format, content, and characteristics of the material, engaging in discussions that involved negotiation, revision of proposals, and collective decision-making. Final considerations: The integration of Knowledge Translation and Patient and Public Involvement proved to be a feasible approach for the collaborative development of informational materials, with potential to bridge PNAISC guidelines and real-world health management and planning contexts. Preliminary findings indicate the relevance of co-production as a strategy to support policy implementation.