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Quality through health policy: the Canadian example

A J Baumgart

    International Nursing Review
    |November 1, 1993
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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Policy
    • Nursing Administration

    Background:

    • Healthcare policymakers face quality vs. cost trade-offs.
    • National nurses' associations must engage in policy discussions.
    • The Canadian Nurses' Association has influenced national health policy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the role of national nurses' associations in healthcare policy.
    • To understand the benefits and risks of influence in policy-making.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of the Canadian Nurses' Association's policy involvement.
    • Review of historical influence and potential for co-option.

    Main Results:

    • National nurses' associations possess significant influence in shaping health policy.
    • There are inherent risks of being co-opted by the healthcare system.

    Conclusions:

    • Active participation of nurses' associations is vital for protecting interests.
    • Navigating influence requires strategic engagement to avoid system co-option.