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1SILO Research Group, Department of Nursing II, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Donostia, Spain.
Policy, Politics & Nursing Practice
|January 27, 2026
Summary
Nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Political Science
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- Nurses' political participation is vital for advancing healthcare and the nursing profession.
- Despite its significance, nurses' engagement in political processes remains underdeveloped.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore factors influencing nurses' political involvement.
- To examine historical barriers and the political process for nurses.
- To identify components of nurses' political competence and propose advancements.
Main Methods:
- The study reviews literature on nurses' political participation.
- It analyzes historical impediments to nurses' political engagement.
- It synthesizes evidence on political competence and proposes recommendations.
Main Results:
- Historical barriers have significantly limited nurses' political participation.
- Nurses can assume various roles within the political arena.
- Key components of political competence have been identified.
Conclusions:
- Enhancing nurses' political competence is crucial for professional and healthcare advancement.
- Recommendations are provided for clinical, educational, and research settings.
- Increased political engagement by nurses can shape health policy and outcomes.
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