The operationalization of the policy presents numerous obstacles on local level permeated by strategic issues, interests and multiple actors, considered key aspects for the success or failure of the policy. Based on the literature review, this article highlights some dilemmas and problematic issues in the conceptions and ideas about the process of implementation of health policies. For the theoretical basis, we sought to reflect on the complexity of this theme and on some aspects of the public policy, of the analysis of public policies and the implementation process of public policy, from the field of knowledge production in the context of public health.
Public policies; Health public policies; Qualitative analysis