Imbalance in the health workforce is a major concern in both developed and develo**
countries. It is a complex issue that encompasses a wide range of possible situations. This …

Background People with disabilities face challenges accessing basic rehabilitation health
care. In 2006, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities …

Aim This study tested whether the mediation model of burnout could predict nurses' turnover
intentions. Background A better understanding of what factors support a commitment to a …

Background Current human resources planning models in nursing are unreliable and
ineffective as they consider volumes, but ignore effects on quality in patient care. The project …

Background Planning the health-care workforce required to meet the health needs of the
population, while providing service levels that maximize the outcome and minimize the …

There is a widespread perception that the increasing proportion of female physicians in most
developed countries is contributing to a primary care service shortage because females …

In the context of the Millennium Development Goals, human resources represent the most
critical constraint in achieving the targets. Therefore, it is important for health planners and …

The objective of the current study is to explore System Dynamics modelling to quantify and
understand the effects of nursing workload on nurse burnout, absenteeism, and quality of …

Background Anticipating physician supply to tackle future health challenges is a crucial but
complex task for policy planners. A number of forecasting tools are available, but the …

In Australia, as in most industrialised countries, there is an acute shortage of registered
nurses. While there are numerous research reports emanating from Canada, the United …