ReviewInternational nursing review2025
Nursing and Midwifery's Impact on Health Policy Development: A Literature Review.
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- Nursing Leadership-From Administration to Value-Informed Leadership.Journal of advanced nursing · 2026Article
- Historical Roots of Hospital Nursing Centrism in China (1835-Present): A Path Dependence Analysis.International nursing review · 2026Article
- Roles and responsibilities of government chief nursing and midwifery officers in the Americas.Revista panamericana de salud publica = Pan American journal of public health · 2026Article
- Political Competence and Evidence-Informed Policy Engagement Among Nurses and Nursing Students in Croatia: A Cross-Sectional Study.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2025Article
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Abstract
aimThis study explores how nursing and midwifery can enhance their influence on health policy development and identifies strategies to optimize their impact on global health systems.
backgroundNurses and midwives, the largest group of healthcare professionals, play vital roles in healthcare delivery but remain underrepresented in health policy development. Historical barriers, gendered power dynamics, and systemic limitations hinder their meaningful involvement, despite their critical role in care provision. Addressing these issues is crucial to unlocking their potential to improve health systems worldwide.
methodsA literature review was conducted, analyzing research, policy reports, editorials, and commentaries from 2013 to 2023. Key barriers, enablers, and strategies to enhance nursing and midwifery's role in health policy were identified through database searches and reference checks, with thematic analysis used to synthesize findings.
findingsThe review identified several barriers to nursing and midwifery's involvement in health policy, including power imbalances, limited policy education, and insufficient organizational support. Current literature often focuses on individual experiences but overlooks broader systemic factors, such as the roles of key policy actors, regulations, and technologies. Strategies to enhance participation include integrating health policy into nursing curricula, leadership programs, and strengthening professional associations. A more nuanced, multifaceted approach is needed to address these barriers and encourage policy engagement. DISCUSSION: To empower nurses and midwives, future research should adopt frameworks like Actor Network Theory to consider the broader context of health policy development. Strategies must focus on education, tackle power imbalances, address gender dynamics, and promote collective action through professional organizations. CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING AND/OR HEALTH POLICY: Nurses and midwives must be recognized as essential contributors to health policy. By addressing systemic barriers and implementing comprehensive strategies, nursing and midwifery can shape policies that reflect care delivery realities and improve global health outcomes. Future research should adopt a broader approach, incorporating the full spectrum of actors and systemic factors in health policy development.
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