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Table 1 Operational questions based on the conceptual framework

From: Design, delivery and effectiveness of health practitioner regulation systems: an integrative review

Elements of conceptual framework

Operational questions

Structures: Context of HPR systems

What contextual forces and structural characteristics shape the design and delivery of HPR functions, and what are the key challenges governments and regulators face?

Processes: Functions and activities of HPR systems

What are the main functions and activities of HPR systems, and what diversity of approaches, models and tools are evident in how these functions are organized and delivered?

Outcomes: Impact and effectiveness of HPR systems and processes

How effective are various approaches and models of HPR in improving the safety, quality, quantity, capability, and effectiveness of health systems and workforces?