Abstract
Objective: A survey was conducted to analyse the governance and policy environment for human resources for health
(HRH) development in 57 priority countries, with the objective of understanding the linkages between policy and context
factors.
Methods: Responses to a questionnaire tracking proxy indicators were received from 51 (89%) countries. Findings are
presented by frequency; correlations were investigated through cross tabulations and multiple regression analysis.
Results: The results indicate uneven performance among countries and across different domains of health workforce
development. The only indicator showing a significant correlation with other areas of performance was implementing an
HRH plan. No significant correlation with contextual factors was found.
Discussion: Progress in addressing HRH challenges appears to be independent of contextual factors, suggesting that
countries can improve their performance through concerted action by stakeholders. Having and implementing an HRH
plan appears to be a key factor in galvanising that action.
(HRH) development in 57 priority countries, with the objective of understanding the linkages between policy and context
factors.
Methods: Responses to a questionnaire tracking proxy indicators were received from 51 (89%) countries. Findings are
presented by frequency; correlations were investigated through cross tabulations and multiple regression analysis.
Results: The results indicate uneven performance among countries and across different domains of health workforce
development. The only indicator showing a significant correlation with other areas of performance was implementing an
HRH plan. No significant correlation with contextual factors was found.
Discussion: Progress in addressing HRH challenges appears to be independent of contextual factors, suggesting that
countries can improve their performance through concerted action by stakeholders. Having and implementing an HRH
plan appears to be a key factor in galvanising that action.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 77-87 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Journal of Hospital Administration |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 9 Dec 2012 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2013 |
Keywords
- health manpower
- developing countries
- review
- progress report