This week you will be reflecting on key health determinants and the use of research and evidence-based practice which may impact the development of population health measures and policy initiatives. The article by Cook et al. (2014) titled, Support for smoke free multi-unit housing policies among racially and ethnically diverse, low income seniors in South Florida, is a prime example on key stakeholders setting an agenda, conducting a survey (research study), and facilitating change. Please address the following questions based on your analysis and understanding of the article:
- Who are the stakeholders?
- Based on your analysis of the literature review embedded in the study, do you think the authors do a good job in framing a policy change?
- Do you think this policy change has potential implications at other locations/facilities? If so, how?
- What do you think are next steps in this program of research and policy?
Reference:
Cook, N. J., Hollar, L., Chavez, S., Quinn, D. L., Phillips, T., DeLucca, M., & Corrales, L. (2014). Support for smoke-free multi unit housing policies among racially and ethnically diverse, low-income seniors in south florida. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, 29(4), 405-415.