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A Framework for Nurse Leadership in Achieving Population Health Outcomes: Policy to Practice

Authors(4) :-Christiana Adeyemi, Opeoluwa Oluwanifemi Ajayi, Irene Sagay, Sandra Oparah

This presents a comprehensive framework for nurse leadership aimed at advancing population health outcomes through effective policy-to-practice translation. Recognizing the expanding role of nurses as pivotal agents of change in healthcare systems, the framework integrates core leadership competencies and diverse leadership roles necessary for driving sustainable improvements in community health and health equity. Key competencies identified include systems thinking and strategic vision, a strong focus on health equity and social determinants of health (SDOH), data-informed decision-making, health policy literacy, and community partnership building. These competencies equip nurse leaders to navigate complex health systems, analyze population-level data, and engage in advocacy to promote equitable health policies and interventions. The framework delineates four primary leadership domains through which nurses exert influence on population health: clinical leadership, organizational leadership, policy leadership, and academic and educational leadership. Clinical leaders focus on care coordination and quality improvement initiatives targeting preventive care and chronic disease management. Organizational nurse leaders oversee resource allocation, governance, and integration of population health metrics into healthcare delivery systems. Policy nurse leaders engage in advocacy, legislative processes, and regulatory reforms that address systemic barriers to health. Academic leaders contribute through curriculum development, research translation, and mentorship to cultivate future population health leaders. Emphasizing the need for cross-sector collaboration, this advocates for the integration of nurse leadership frameworks into healthcare policy, practice standards, and nursing education. It also highlights the importance of faculty development programs to prepare nurses for leadership in population health initiatives. The framework serves as a guide for nursing professionals, educators, and policymakers aiming to improve health outcomes through a coordinated, systems-based approach. Ultimately, it reinforces the essential role of nurse leaders in bridging policy and practice to advance population health, reduce health disparities, and promote health system sustainability at local, national, and global levels.

Authors and Affiliations

Christiana Adeyemi
Ohio Dominican University. Ohio, USA
Opeoluwa Oluwanifemi Ajayi
Alpha Nursing Home, Lagos State, Nigeria
Irene Sagay
Independent Researcher, MD, USA
Sandra Oparah
Independent Researcher, MD, USA

Framework, Nurse leadership, Population health outcomes: Policy, Practice

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Published in : Volume 5 | Issue 2 | March-April 2022
Date of Publication : 2022-03-30
License:  This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Page(s) : 243-266
Manuscript Number : SHISRRJ221228
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Christiana Adeyemi, Opeoluwa Oluwanifemi Ajayi, Irene Sagay, Sandra Oparah, "A Framework for Nurse Leadership in Achieving Population Health Outcomes: Policy to Practice ", Shodhshauryam, International Scientific Refereed Research Journal (SHISRRJ), ISSN : 2581-6306, Volume 5, Issue 2, pp.243-266, March-April.2022
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