Background and aim: Important public health improvements have been achieved over the
past decades, but new challenges are emerging and progress cannot be taken for granted …

Healthcare workforce (HWF) shortages are the biggest challenges today in healthcare
systems. Therefore, it is crucial to forecast the future needs of HWFs in order to plan …

Background The health workforce is a key component of any health system and the present
crisis offers a unique opportunity to better understand its specific contribution to health …

The COVID‐19 pandemic is raising new questions on public health competences and
leadership and on health workforce preparedness for global public health emergencies. The …

Healthcare organizations worldwide face challenges in retaining their healthcare workforce,
with individual and organizational factors influencing their intentions to leave. This study …

Introduction: Integrated care aims to improve access, quality and continuity of services for
ageing populations and people experiencing chronic conditions. However, the health and …

Public health emergencies are a test of resilience for health systems, which depend on
health workforces that are well managed and cared for. The COVID‐19 pandemic exposed …

WHO Member States adopted the Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment
of Health Personnel 10 years ago. This study assesses adherence with the Code's …

Abstract This Special Issue aims to advance the healthcare workforce (HCWF) debate by
directing its attention to the implementation of policy recommendations and identifying …

Inadequate numbers, maldistribution, attrition, and inadequate skill‐mix are widespread
health and care workforce (HCWF) challenges. Intersectoral—inclusive of different …