Health Policy Analysis (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Springer Publishing Co Inc, New York, 2014
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Paperback. This is the only resource to provide a step-by-step framework and expert guidance for preparing a health policy analysis final paper or a capstone project for courses in health policy, public health, and health policy analysis. Building on a blend of theory and practical considerations for creating a successful policy analysis, the text guides students through the process of building an analysis that encompasses value orientations, policy background, issue statement, normative and stakeholder analysis, criteria for success, systematic review of policy options, recommendation, and strategy for adoption.To exemplify the process of creating a health policy analysis paper, the text traces the development of a policy on childhood obesity, the framework of which is directly applicable to a broad spectrum of policy analysis projects. The book is written by authors who are connected nationally to relevant groups (e.g., AUPHA, APHA, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and environmental health policy groups), and have extensive networks in practice and academia where they first noted, and then fulfilled, a pressing need for a guide to preparing policy analysis final papers.Key Features:Presents challenges of policy analysis that blends theory and practical considerationsProvides a step by step framework for constructing a health policy analysisEstablishes requisite content areas that need to be covered in health policyAllows students/instructors to follow a template or customize their own course assignmentProvides real-world examples based on current research and practiceOffers viable solutions to questions and issues students struggle with while preparing their analysis This is the only resource to provide a step-by-step framework and expert guidance for preparing a policy analysis final paper or a capstone project for courses in health policy and health policy analysis. Building on a blend of theory and practical considerations for creating a successful policy analysis, the text guides students through the process of building an analysis that encompasses policy background, issue statement, normative and stakeholder analysis, criteria for success, systematic review of policy options, recommendation, and strategy for adoption. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- Health Policy Analysis (Paperback)
- Author
- John W. Seavey
- Publisher
- Springer Publishing Co Inc, New York
- Publication year
- 2014
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0826119239
- ISBN 13
- 9780826119230
To exemplify the process of creating a health policy analysis paper, the text traces the development of a policy on childhood obesity, the framework of which is directly applicable to a broad spectrum of policy analysis projects. The book is written by authors who are connected nationally to relevant groups (e.g., AUPHA, APHA, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and environmental health policy groups), and have extensive networks in practice and academia where they first noted, and then fulfilled, a pressing need for a guide to preparing policy analysis final papers.
Key Features:
- Presents challenges of policy analysis that blends theory and practical considerations
- Provides a step by step framework for constructing a health policy analysis
- Establishes requisite content areas that need to be covered in health policy
- Allows students/instructors to follow a template or customize their own course assignment
- Provides real-world examples based on current research and practice
- Offers viable solutions to questions and issues students struggle with while preparing their analysis
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About the Author
Semra A. Aytur, PhD, MPH, is Assistant Professor, Department of Health Management and Policy, University of New Hampshire, USA, where she teaches courses in health policy, social and behavioral health, and biostatistics. Her research interests focus on relationships between policy, environment, and systems change to promote healthy behaviors and prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. She received a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/Active Living Research Dissertation Award, among other research awards from the University of North Carolina and the University of New Hampshire. She has written one book chapter and amassed over 25 professional journal articles. Dr. Aytur has served on the Monitoring and Evaluation committee of The National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, the Physical Activity Policy Research Network, and other national health policy groups.
Robert J. McGrath, II, PhD, is the current Everett B. Sackett Professor, Chair and Director of Graduate Programs in the Department of Health Management and Policy, University of New Hampshire, USA. He is affiliated with AUPHA, APHA, New Hampshire Public Health Association, Academy Health, and is Founding Director for the New Hampshire Health Information Center (NHHIC). Dr. McGrath's areas of expertise and teaching credentials include U.S. Health Care Systems, Health Care Research Health Policy, Health Policy Analysis, Biostatistics, and Survey Research Methods. He has published book chapters, numerous professional journal articles, working papers and issue briefs.
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