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Table 3 Health policy options for targeting health workforce imbalances and alter health-care outcomes (adapted from [17] and [86])

From: Handling healthcare workforce planning with care: where do we stand?

Field

Policy option

Education

Increase numbers of new students

 

Recruit foreign graduates

 

Recognize previous learning

 

Improve curriculum content

Regulatory

Recognize overseas qualifications

 

Introduce temporary employment regulations

 

Subsidized education for return of service

 

Enhanced scope of practice

 

Different types of health workers

Financial incentives

Increase trainee salaries

 

Raise wages

 

Provide non-wage benefits

 

Introduce incentives for return of skilled migrants

 

Establish retirement policies

 

Employ lay health workers

Professional and personal support

Better living conditions

 

Safe and supportive working environment

 

Career development programmes

 

Public recognition measures