Assessment of organizational readiness for health promotion policy implementation: test of a theoretical model

Rütten A, Röger U, Abu-Omar K, Frahsa A (2009)


Publication Language: English

Publication Status: Accepted

Publication Type: Journal article, Original article

Publication year: 2009

Original Authors: Rütten Alfred, Röger Ulrike, Abu-Omar Karim, Frahsa Annika

Publisher: Oxford Univ. Press

Book Volume: 24

Pages Range: 243-251

Journal Issue: 3

URI: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19493861

DOI: 10.1093/heapro/dap016

Abstract

Models explaining the engagement of organizations in different policy sectors in health promotion policy implementation often utilize retrospective data. The current study attempted to model determinants of organizational readiness (goals, resources, obligation, opportunities) in supporting health policy implementation prospectively. Twenty qualitative interviews with representatives of organizations from different policy sectors, levels of government and organizational legal entities were conducted at the beginning of a project for the promotion of physical activity among women in difficult life situations. Organizational support in developing, implementing and disseminating the project was documented over 36 months. Results indicated that in most organizations, determinants were not favorable for health promotion policy action for physical activity among women in difficult life situations. Six organizations did not report any favorable determinant, and two organizations reported four. The other 12 organizations reported positive results for some of the determinants. Project work received support from 6 out of the 20 organizations. A case study of three organizations indicated that engagement or disengagement of organizations in health promotion policy actions might be partly explained by the theoretical model. The prospective assessment of organizational readiness in implementing health promotion policy is highly relevant for health promotion. Considering the proposed theoretical framework may aid in advancing our understanding of factors that are related to organizational engagement in health promotion actions. © The Author (2009). Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved.

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APA:

Rütten, A., Röger, U., Abu-Omar, K., & Frahsa, A. (2009). Assessment of organizational readiness for health promotion policy implementation: test of a theoretical model. Health promotion international, 24(3), 243-251. https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/heapro/dap016

MLA:

Rütten, Alfred, et al. "Assessment of organizational readiness for health promotion policy implementation: test of a theoretical model." Health promotion international 24.3 (2009): 243-251.

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