Table 7 Lack of involvement

Nurse leaders’ input is called upon on an ad hoc basis and they are not part of the full policy process

100%

1.54

0.77

88%

1.71

0.91

Lack of opportunity for nurse leaders to be involved in the whole process of policy development

100%

1.58

0.72

91%

1.61

0.78

They lack forums to discuss policy problems and agenda items within nursing at national level

80%

2.33

1.20

Lack of experience necessary for active participation in the health policy development process

74%

2.33

1.40

Inability to actively participate in the policy process when given the opportunity

64%

2.67

1.37

There is poor planning by the nurse leaders on the process of problem identification and agenda setting

53%

2.83

1.37