How Can Policymakers be Encouraged to Support People With Spinal Cord Injury-Scoping Review.
Roya Habibi ArejanZahra AzadmanjirZahra GhodsiHamid Reza DehghanMahdi Sharif-AlhoseiniMohammadreza TabaryMelika Khaleghi-NekouKhatereh NaghdiAlexander R VaccaroMohammad Reza ZafarghandiVafa Rahimi-MovagharPublished in: Global spine journal (2021)
It is essential to consider multiple factors for influencing policymakers' decisions. These factors include knowing how to communicate with policymakers and presenting constructive ideas, providing a source of valid, reliable, and consistent data, considering the role of patients' advocacy groups and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and presentation of the importance of early intervention in reducing healthcare system costs. Ultimately, the goal is to have a comprehensive and flexible plan for influencing policymakers.