Abstract
Public health challenges, ranging from noncommunicable disease prevention to pandemic preparedness, involve both policymaking and the handling of complexity at local, national or global level. The complexity of public health challenges arises from uncertain knowledge, hidden mechanisms, differing conceptual models and multiple stakeholders, making it difficult to identify and agree on problem definitions and potential solutions. This case study aims to provide insights into how complex public health challenges are addressed within local government agendas. We use theories of policy entrepreneurs and agenda setting to explore the processes behind the agenda setting of a public health programme for work inclusion.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 79 |
| Journal | Health Research Policy and Systems |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Early online date | 18 Jun 2025 |
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| Publication status | Published - 18 Jun 2025 |
Data Availability Statement
No datasets were generated or analysed during the current study.Acknowledgements
We would like to express our gratitude to the reviewers for their insightful comments and suggestions. Their contributions have been valuable in clarifying the scope of the study and enhancing the overall quality of the analysis and discussion.Funding
Open access funding provided by University of Agder. This research was funded through K.L.V. PhD grant, by the Norwegian Research Council (ref. no. 336714).
