Exploring the Concept of Nurses’ Healthcare Policy Competence: A Systematic Review and Qualitative Meta‐Synthesis | Synapse
March 22, 2026Open Access
Exploring the Concept of Nurses’ Healthcare Policy Competence: A Systematic Review and Qualitative Meta‐Synthesis
Key Points
The aim is to develop a conceptual framework for nurses' competence in healthcare policy.
Conducted a systematic review of existing literature on nurses' healthcare policy competence.
Performed qualitative meta-synthesis to analyze findings across multiple studies.
Identified themes and gaps in current educational approaches related to healthcare policy.
Found key components of competence include knowledge, skills, and engagement in policy processes.
Identified a lack of structured educational programs for developing policy competence in nursing.
Suggested frameworks for integrating political education into nursing curricula.
Abstract
This study provides a conceptual framework for nurses' competence in healthcare policy and for developing political or policy education or programs to strengthen this competence.