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An analysis of advocacy: a collaborative essay
Nancy Davenport-Ennis1, Michael Cover, Terri B Ades
1National Patient Advocate Foundation, 753 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Suite A, Newport News, VA 23606, USA.
Seminars in Oncology Nursing
|December 5, 2002
Summary
Patient advocacy organizations significantly influence health policy development. Nurses can actively participate in various advocacy groups to support patient needs and health policy changes.
Area of Science:
- Health Policy and Advocacy
- Patient Empowerment in Healthcare
Background:
- The role of advocacy in shaping health policy is increasingly recognized.
- Key organizations like those focused on AIDS and cancer have demonstrated advocacy's impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the evolution of patient advocacy.
- To analyze the influence of advocacy on health policy.
- To consider the perspectives of major advocacy groups.
Main Methods:
- Review of published literature, including articles and books.
- Analysis of news articles for public discourse and impact.
- Inclusion of personal experiences to provide context.
Main Results:
- Advocacy for patients is a potent force in contemporary healthcare.
- Advocacy organizations have demonstrably influenced health policy creation.
Conclusions:
- Patient advocacy plays a crucial role in the healthcare landscape.
- Numerous opportunities exist for nurses to engage in health advocacy.
- Nurses can contribute significantly to supporting patient advocacy efforts.