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Using research to shape health policy.

A S Hinshaw1

  • 1National Center for Nursing Research, National Institutes of Health.

Nursing Outlook
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
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Nursing research is crucial for influencing healthcare policy. Future nurse scientists must learn to translate findings into actionable policy across practice and public spheres to advance the profession.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Science
  • Health Policy
  • Research Translation

Background:

  • Nursing research findings significantly impact healthcare policy.
  • Policy influence is needed at practice, environmental, and public levels.
  • Existing strategies for research-informed policy are developing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the importance of nursing research in policy.
  • To highlight the need for doctoral students to understand policy influence.
  • To call for systematic development of strategies for research-to-policy translation.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on nursing science and health policy.
  • Analysis of existing examples of nursing's policy impact.
  • Conceptualization of strategies for future research translation.

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Main Results:

  • Nursing research offers powerful tools for policy influence.
  • Doctoral students require socialization into policy engagement.
  • Systematic development of translation strategies is necessary.

Conclusions:

  • Nursing science and research are vital for effective healthcare policy.
  • Future nurse scientists must be equipped to influence policy.
  • Further development of research-to-policy strategies is essential.