Involvement in health policy and political efficacy among hospital nurses in Jordan: A descriptive survey.
J Nurs Manag
; 28(2): 433-440, 2020 Mar.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-31891436
ABSTRACT
AIM:
The aims of this study were to (a) examine the levels of nurses' political efficacy and involvement in health policy; and (b) explore the relationships between political efficacy, involvement in health policy and participants' background variables.BACKGROUND:
Nurses as citizens and health care providers have the right to express their opinions and beliefs in regard to issues that are concerned with the health care system or the public health domain.METHODS:
A descriptive, cross-sectional design using was utilized. A self-administered questionnaire (Political Efficacy Scale & Involvement in Health Policy Scale) was completed by a convenience sample of 302 nurses.RESULTS:
The results of this study showed low levels of involvement in health policy and political efficacy, and a positive weak correlation between political efficacy and involvement in health policy. The perceived level of political efficacy was associated positively with nurses' age and experience.CONCLUSIONS:
Nurse administrators and managers may empower, support and encourage nurses to enhance their involvement in health policy. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT The findings have implications for nursing leaders and administrators to design appropriate strategies to enhance nurses' involvement in health policy development.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Policy Making
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Politics
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Health Policy
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Nursing Staff, Hospital
Type of study:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
J Nurs Manag
Journal subject:
ENFERMAGEM
Year:
2020
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Jordania