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ArticleEpidemiologia (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Unfolding Success Factors and Barriers in Adapting Slovenia's Health Promotion Centre Model to Bergamo Province: A PIET-T Feasibility Assessment with Time-Dependent Care Implications.

Giacomo Crotti, Antonio Antonelli, Federica Bonomi, Giulio Borghi, Giulia Parisi, Isabella Trezzi, Nicola Rizzardi, Radivoje Pribakovic Brinovec, Maja Zupanc, Alberto Zucchi and 1 more

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Giacomo CrottiAgency for Health Protection of Bergamo (ATS Bergamo), 24122 Bergamo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1053-1046
Antonio AntonelliAgency for Health Protection of Bergamo (ATS Bergamo), 24122 Bergamo, Italy.ORCID 0009-0002-6785-1814
Federica BonomiAgency for Health Protection of Bergamo (ATS Bergamo), 24122 Bergamo, Italy.ORCID 0009-0002-6072-3609
Giulio BorghiAgency for Health Protection of Bergamo (ATS Bergamo), 24122 Bergamo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-3005-0036
Giulia ParisiAgency for Health Protection of Bergamo (ATS Bergamo), 24122 Bergamo, Italy.
Isabella TrezziAgency for Health Protection of Bergamo (ATS Bergamo), 24122 Bergamo, Italy.ORCID 0009-0003-2362-051X
Nicola RizzardiAzienda Socio-Sanitaria Territoriale Bergamo Est (ASST Bergamo Est), 24068 Seriate, Italy.
Radivoje Pribakovic BrinovecNational Institute of Public Health (NIJZ), 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.ORCID 0009-0004-2899-8025
Maja ZupancNational Institute of Public Health (NIJZ), 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Alberto ZucchiAgency for Health Protection of Bergamo (ATS Bergamo), 24122 Bergamo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1522-4029
Nicoletta CastelliAgency for Health Protection of Bergamo (ATS Bergamo), 24122 Bergamo, Italy.

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ProMIS (Programma Mattone Internazionale Salute) https://promisalute.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Esiti-attivita-di-studio-finanziamento-ProMIS-1%C2%B0-sportello-2025.pdf
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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesHealth Promotion Centres (HPCs) in Slovenia represent a European best practice for integrated prevention and health promotion. This study explores the feasibility of adapting the Slovenian HPC model to Bergamo Province, Lombardy, considering local population needs and health system characteristics.

methodsWe conducted a qualitative feasibility and policy analysis based primarily on documentary review, complemented by a webinar, a study visit to Slovenia, and expert consultations (conducted in two group discussions) with professionals from ATS (Agenzia Tutela della Salute) Bergamo and local ASST (Azienda Socio-Sanitaria Territoriale) providers. Data were analysed using the PIET-T framework (Population-Intervention-Environment-Transfer).

resultsEight key elements define the Slovenian model: (1) governance and stewardship; (2) structural financing; (3) standardized service portfolio; (4) systematic preventive referrals; (5) integration with primary care and screening; (6) multidisciplinary teams with codified training; (7) community outreach and equity orientation; and (8) information systems and reporting. While Bergamo shares similar demographic and epidemiological profiles, differences in behavioral risk factors, project-based financing, fragmented initiatives, and limited digital integration necessitate adaptation. The comparative assessment highlighted key areas requiring contextual adaptation, including financing mechanisms, organisational coordination, workforce capacity, digital interoperability, and approaches to equity.

conclusionsThe Slovenian HPC experience demonstrates the potential of integrated, community-based health promotion. Its adaptation to Lombardy appears feasible if core components are preserved and tailored to local governance, population, and health system conditions. These organisational features may be particularly relevant for time-dependent conditions, such as acute cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events, by potentially supporting more timely risk-factor management and coordination across diagnostic and emergency pathways. Rather than a blueprint for reform, this experience offers useful insights to reinforce prevention and health promotion within the ongoing territorial care reform in Lombardy.

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acute cardiovascular eventsequityhealth promotionhealth promotion centresnoncommunicable diseasesprimary health caretime-dependent care

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PMCPMC12922105

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