Strengthening the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry's Public Policy Advocate Network: Identifying Advocacy Efforts and Recommendations.
Pediatr Dent
; 39(5): 353-357, 2017 Sep 15.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purposes of this study were to collect information on involvement, training, and barriers to participation in advocacy efforts for Public Policy Advocates (PPAs) of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and make recommendations to the AAPD.METHODS:
Preliminary data were collected from the PPAs during structured AAPD program meetings, conference calls, and individual interviews. Based on these data, a survey was created, piloted, and sent electronically to all PPAs. Data were analyzed and collated by frequencies.RESULTS:
Responses from 38 PPAs (100 percent) revealed they were involved with state legislatures and state chapters of the AAPD and American Dental Association. Eighty-two percent of the PPAs requested additional public policy training and clearer communication channels within the network. PPAs are funding their own advocacy efforts, and the time and resources spent away from patient care is a financial barrier.CONCLUSIONS:
The Public Policy Advocate network holds a broad policy skill set and voluntarily commits time and resource to advocate for the support of the pediatric dental patient at state and federal government levels. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry can strengthen the PPA's self-directed leadership role at state and federal levels through formalized training, restructuring of the network, and increased resources.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Política Pública
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Sociedades Odontológicas
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Odontología Pediátrica
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Dent
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos