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1The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. amccracken@healthfoundation.org
Journal of Gerontological Nursing
|February 26, 2010
Summary
Gerontological nurses are vital for health policy. They must act strategically to improve care for older adults by understanding policy opportunities and utilizing resources.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Health Policy
- Nursing Practice
Background:
- Nursing plays a key role in health policy development.
- Gerontological nurses are crucial stakeholders in healthcare policy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the importance of gerontological nurses in health policy.
- To outline strategies for gerontological nurses to influence policy effectively.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on nursing's role in policy.
- Analysis of stakeholder engagement in health policy.
Main Results:
- Nursing's influence on health policy is significant.
- Gerontological nurses require specific skills to impact policy.
Conclusions:
- Gerontological nurses must be proactive in policy-making.
- Systematic approaches and resource utilization are key for effective policy influence.
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