CONTEXTUAL FACTORS- DNP DISCUSSION

CONTEXTUAL FACTORS- DNP DISCUSSION

What is the impact of contextual factors on advocacy and policy? Contextual factors can range from internal (the organization, the practice, the environment, the culture, etc.) to external (laws, policies, politics, regulations, etc.). However, whether originating internally or externally, contextual factors have the capability of advancing or hindering an advocacy priority.

For this Discussion, you will consider how contextual factors impact policymaking, focusing specifically on how these factors might impact your advocacy priority. Consider what contextual factors might promote getting your priority on the agenda, as well as those that might work against it.

RESOURCES

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.

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WEEKLY RESOURCES

Readings

• Dawes, D. E. (2020). The political determinants of health. Johns Hopkins University Press.

o Chapter 4, “How the Game is Played: Successful Employment of the Political Determinants of Health” (pp.78–111)

• Porche, Demetrius J. (2023). Health policy: Applications for nurses and other health professionals (3rd ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.

o Chapter 9, “Policy Formulation and Implementation” (pp.101-112)

o Chapter 10, “Policy Analysis” (pp.113-140)

Readings Example Exemplars

• Advocacy Coalition Framework (ACF) (Word document)Download Advocacy Coalition Framework (ACF) (Word document)

• Kingdon’s Multiple Streams Framework (KSF) (Word document)Download Kingdon’s Multiple Streams Framework (KSF) (Word document)

Narrative Policy Framework (NPF) (Word document)