Collaborative Models in Health and Hospitality: Administrative and Policy Innovations for Community Benefits Collaborative Models in Health and Hospitality
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Background: The convergence of health and hospitality sectors offers innovative opportunities for enhancing community welfare through integrated administrative and policy interventions. Collaborative models between these sectors have been hypothesized to improve public health outcomes and socio-economic development.
Objective: To quantitatively evaluate the impact of administrative and policy innovations in collaborative models between health and hospitality sectors on community health engagement, service delivery efficiency, and socio-economic development.
Methods: A second-level survey approach was employed, utilizing descriptive analysis of data from 1,200 participants across various collaborative initiatives in Punjab's city hospitals. The initiatives included Wellness Hotel Initiative, Healthy Communities Partnership, Holistic Retreat Programs, and Corporate Wellness Collaboratives. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25, with descriptive statistics and chi-square tests applied to assess associations between demographic variables and participation outcomes.
Results: The Wellness Hotel Initiative improved preventive care access by 32% (p < 0.05) and health awareness by 45%. The Healthy Communities Partnership saw a 38% increase in community engagement (p < 0.01). Corporate Wellness Collaboratives enhanced employee satisfaction by 30% (p < 0.01) and reduced absenteeism by 20% (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: Collaborative models between health and hospitality sectors significantly improve community welfare through enhanced health services and economic benefits. Further research is needed to explore long-term impacts and applicability in diverse settings.
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