Perceptions of healthcare workers on implementing the 2022 WHO verbal autopsy instrument in rural India through the existing public health system by Stuti Tripathi, Shefali Gupta, Sandeep Sharma, Saritha Nair, Geetha Menon, Bal Kishan Gulati, Jeetendra Yadav, Manjeet Singh Chalga, Chalapati Rao, Saurabh Sharma

“…Verbal Autopsy (VA) is an approach employed for the collection and analysis of CoD estimates at the population level where medical certification of cause of death is low and, secondly, for integrating it with the existing public health system by utilizing the grassroots level workforce. Objective: The study aims to understand the field perspectives on implementing the 2022 WHO VA instrument in rural India through the existing public health system. …”
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Reaching back to enhance the future: the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pipeline Program by Sharon M Henry, Karen J Brasel, Cherisse Berry, Bethany Lauren Strong, Latoya Silverton, William Wical

“…Objectives There are significant disparities in the surgical workforce in comparison with medical student demographics. …”
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Contribution of a bonded scholarship scheme to staffing rural health facilities by R G MacGregor, A J Ross

“…However, there is little information in the SA literature on where graduates supported by these initiatives work, and whether they contribute to the rural workforce long term. Objective. To determine the number of years that rural-origin Umthombo Youth Development Foundation (UYDF)-supported graduates of different disciplines worked at rural public healthcare facilities (PHCFs). …”
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Effectiveness of pre-employment card policy on employment transition during covid-19: evidence from Indonesian dual labor market by Beni Teguh Gunawan, El Bram Apriyanto, Hennigusnia Hennigusnia, Ivan Lilin Suryono, Ardhian Kurniawati

“…These results underscore the PEC policy’s effectiveness in promoting formal employment pathways, contributing to workforce stabilization amid economic recovery efforts.…”
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Strategies for equity, diversity and inclusion in geriatric healthcare professional curricula: A scoping review protocol. by Kristina M Kokorelias, Vicky Chau, Sachindri Wijekoon, Hardeep Singh, Maurita T Harris

“…The review identifies effective strategies and interventions for promoting EDI, providing actionable insights to inform the development of inclusive curricula, training programs, and institutional policies, which can contribute to cultivating a healthcare workforce better equipped to address the complex and evolving needs of aging populations equitably and compassionately.…”
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Call to Action: Lead Pharmacy into the Next Decade by Kerry K Fierke, Gardner Lepp, Bridget McGugan, Marta Brooks

“…At the same time, our current environment requires attention to new challenges such as a multigenerational workforce and artificial intelligence. Call to Action Through our work as scholars, we can provide evidence-based, pertinent, timely solutions to address these issues, in ways that make it easily transferable to broad audiences. …”
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Assessing the relationship between nursing process competency and work environment among clinical nurses: a cross-sectional correlational study by Reza Nemati-Vakilabad, Ehsan Kamalifar, Mobina Jamshidinia, Alireza Mirzaei

“…To foster a thriving nursing workforce and enhance patient care outcomes, healthcare institutions should implement systems to acknowledge nurses’ contributions and encourage open communication that fosters a sense of belonging and value among staff. …”
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The prevalence of episiotomy and associated factors at Shahrara Teaching Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan by Parvin Golzareh, Sadaf Sultani, Erin M. Mann, Khair Mohammad Mohammadi

“…Additional efforts, including national guidelines or policies and workforce training, are needed to further reduce the rate.…”
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The impact of work–family conflict on early childhood teachers’ occupational well-being: the chain mediating role of psychological empowerment and job crafting by Liqun Wang, Tianqi Qiao, Xinxin Wang, Chen Wang, Pingzhi Ye

“…PurposeThe occupational well-being of early childhood teachers, as a crucial measure of the stability of the early childhood workforce, is increasingly becoming a core topic of interest within the education system. …”
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« Une femme en Côte d’Ivoire, une femme au Burkina Faso » by François Ruf

“…The land of the former has always needed the workforce of the latter. This combination of land and labour was made possible with little capital and without any involvement of capitalists in production. …”
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Examining patient distress and unmet need for support across UK renal units with varying models of psychosocial care delivery: a cross-sectional survey study by Daiga Kamerāde, Maaike Seekles, Paula Ormandy

“…The units were purposively selected so that varying workforce models of renal psychosocial services were represented.Participants In total, 752 patients were on dialysis in the participating centres on the days of data collection. …”
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Do changing medical admissions practices in the UK impact on who is admitted? An interrupted time series analysis by Jennifer Cleland, Amanda J Lee, Sandra Nicholson, Paul Alexander Tiffin, Rachel Greatrix, Shona Fielding, Fiona Patterson

“…Introduction Medical admissions must balance two potentially competing missions: to select those who will be successful medical students and clinicians and to increase the diversity of the medical school population and workforce. Many countries address this dilemma by reducing the heavy reliance on prior educational attainment, complementing this with other selection tools. …”
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Unmasking Job Satisfaction: Insights from Tribal India’s Nurses amongst the COVID-19 Pandemic by Vikrant Kabirpanthi, Vikas Gupta, Subramani Palaniyandi

“…Background: Even prior to the pandemic, India’s nursing workforce faced a severe shortage, exacerbating the challenges they now face during the global health crisis. …”
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Feasibility of an artificial intelligence phone call for postoperative care following cataract surgery in a diverse population: two phase prospective study protocol by Sarah Khavandi, Ernest Lim, Aisling Higham, Nick de Pennington, Amin Hatamnejad, Sohel Somani, Eric S Tam, Hannah H Chiu

“…Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) development has led to improvements in many areas of medicine. Canada has workforce pressures in delivering cataract care. A potential solution is using AI technology that can automate care delivery, increase effectiveness and decrease burdens placed on patients and the healthcare system. …”
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Effectiveness of Aedes-borne infectious disease control in Latin America and the Caribbean region: A scoping review. by Vaitiare Mulderij-Jansen, Prachi Pundir, Maria E Grillet, Theophilus Lakiang, Izzy Gerstenbluth, Ashley Duits, Adriana Tami, Ajay Bailey

“…Challenges to implementing interventions were insufficient financial support, resources, workforce, intersectoral collaboration and legislation.…”
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Providing appropriate health and social care for people with dementia or mild cognitive impairment in the criminal justice system of England and Wales: a thematic analysis of priso... by Adam O’Neill, Leanne Heathcote, Laura Archer-Power, Stuart Ware, Jenny Shaw, Jane Senior, Katrina Forsyth

“…Results From the data, six key themes emerged: (I) ethical concerns around trial, sentencing and detainment for people with dementia/MCI; (II) An unforgiving prison system, providing physical and social environments incompatible with supporting individuals with dementia/MCI; (III) An unprepared workforce requiring training in dementia/MCI. (IV) A lack of collaboration leading to sub-optimum management of the support needs of people with dementia/MCI in prison; (V) Peer support ‘plugging the gap’; and (VI) staff ‘hands tied behind back’. …”
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Improving health outcomes by strengthening public sector capacity in social and behaviour change programming in Nigeria: a qualitative study by Pooja Sripad, Augustine Ankomah, Amanda Kalamar, Adetayo Adetunji, Bright Addo, Dele Abegunde, Nrupa Jani Tulsiani, Foyeke Oyedokun-Adegbabo

“…Challenges hindering stakeholders’ application of PSCS-acquired skills include inadequate workforce, negative attitudes of health workers, funding constraints, cultural barriers, lack of government ownership and limited accessibility.Conclusions This study shows that the PSCS approach is an effective model to scale up capacity for SBC in MNCH+N, FP and malaria prevention programmes. …”
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The evolution of health policy and systems research in 11 low- and middle-income countries and the role of the Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research: a bibliometric analy... by Nino Paichadze, Emma K. Cook, Heather E. Rosen, Sara Kurtovic, Adnan A. Hyder

“…The majority of HPSR publications during the study period were in health systems (23%) and health workforce (19%) thematic areas. Nineteen per cent of HPSR publications during this time were authored by Alliance-funded investigators. …”
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on musculoskeletal disorders-related sick leave among healthcare workers: a retrospective analysis of Slovenian national data by Dorjana Zerbo Šporin, Žiga Kozinc, Žiga Kozinc, Ticijana Prijon, Ticijana Prijon, Tanja Metličar, Nejc Šarabon, Nejc Šarabon, Nejc Šarabon

“…Healthcare managers should implement tailored strategies to address MSDs-related absenteeism among specific groups of HCWs to promote a healthier workforce and ensure a resilient healthcare system during health crises.…”
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Widening access to isotretinoin in primary care: an evaluation of New Zealand national dispensing data for isotretinoin for acne, 2008–2023 by Bruce Arroll, Diarmuid Quinlan, Peter Moodie, Rachel Petronella Roskvist, Jason Arnold

“…These data demonstrate that the GP workforce can absorb and manage the additional acne workload from the increasing population. …”
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