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This study explores nursing policy advocacy, highlighting the need for theoretical frameworks to support nurses

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Health Policy
  • Social Justice

Background:

  • Nursing policy advocacy is recognized as crucial but lacks robust theoretical support.
  • Nurses are encouraged to engage in political action, yet practical frameworks are limited.
  • Existing theories do not fully address the complexities of nursing advocacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the theoretical underpinnings of nursing policy advocacy.
  • To enhance nursing's role in advancing social justice through policy.
  • To identify necessary knowledge and perspectives for effective policy advocacy.

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  • Utilized Walt and Gilson's Health Policy Triangle Framework.
  • Analyzed theoretical foundations of policy advocacy in nursing.

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    • Main Results:

    • The Health Policy Triangle Framework provides a structure for nursing advocacy.
    • Understanding policy content, context, process, and actors is essential.
    • Specific nursing and policy knowledge are required for effective advocacy.

    Conclusions:

    • Theoretical frameworks are vital for effective nursing policy advocacy.
    • Advancing social justice requires nurses to engage deeply with policy.
    • Further development of nursing advocacy theories is needed.