Healthcare employment landscape: comparing job markets for professionals in developed and developing countries
Purpose – This literature review aims to assess the current research on healthcare job availability and skilled professionals. The objective of this research is to identify challenges caused by the imbalance between healthcare service demand and qualified professionals and propose potential solution...
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| author | Salman Butt Ahmed Raza Rabia Siddiqui Yasir Saleem Bill Cook Habib Khan |
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| description | Purpose – This literature review aims to assess the current research on healthcare job availability and skilled professionals. The objective of this research is to identify challenges caused by the imbalance between healthcare service demand and qualified professionals and propose potential solutions and future research directions. Design/methodology/approach – The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) method was employed as the guiding framework for conducting this review. A qualitative research design analyzed 38 peer-reviewed, evidence-based research works from 50 journal publications. Inclusion criteria focused on empirical studies, observational research and comprehensive reviews published within the last ten years. Thematic and discourse analysis categorized themes and factors explored in selected publications. Findings – The findings highlight significant challenges in the healthcare sector regarding job availability and skilled professionals. Developed countries face understaffed healthcare facilities, resulting in increased workloads and compromised care. Developing countries experience high rates of unemployment among healthcare graduates due to limited resources and mentorship. Practical implications – Improving educational infrastructure, expanding training opportunities and increasing healthcare investments are crucial for nurturing a skilled workforce. Implementing effective retention policies, fostering international collaborations and addressing socioeconomic determinants can create a sustainable job market. Originality/value – The healthcare sector faces critical challenges in balancing job availability and skilled professionals. Strategic solutions are proposed to create a sustainable and equitable healthcare workforce. By implementing recommendations and conducting further research, access to quality healthcare and global public health outcomes can be improved. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-22cfc4705f9f4d69a3d9e323ed5c3efc2025-08-20T02:16:55ZengEmerald PublishingJournal of Work-Applied Management2205-20622205-149X2024-04-01161849610.1108/JWAM-06-2023-0052Healthcare employment landscape: comparing job markets for professionals in developed and developing countriesSalman Butt0Ahmed Raza1Rabia Siddiqui2Yasir Saleem3Bill Cook4Habib Khan5Department of Perfusion, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesSheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesSwiss School of Management, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of CTVS, AIIMS Rishikesh, Rishikesh, IndiaGlenfield Hospital, Leicester, UKKing's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UKPurpose – This literature review aims to assess the current research on healthcare job availability and skilled professionals. The objective of this research is to identify challenges caused by the imbalance between healthcare service demand and qualified professionals and propose potential solutions and future research directions. Design/methodology/approach – The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) method was employed as the guiding framework for conducting this review. A qualitative research design analyzed 38 peer-reviewed, evidence-based research works from 50 journal publications. Inclusion criteria focused on empirical studies, observational research and comprehensive reviews published within the last ten years. Thematic and discourse analysis categorized themes and factors explored in selected publications. Findings – The findings highlight significant challenges in the healthcare sector regarding job availability and skilled professionals. Developed countries face understaffed healthcare facilities, resulting in increased workloads and compromised care. Developing countries experience high rates of unemployment among healthcare graduates due to limited resources and mentorship. Practical implications – Improving educational infrastructure, expanding training opportunities and increasing healthcare investments are crucial for nurturing a skilled workforce. Implementing effective retention policies, fostering international collaborations and addressing socioeconomic determinants can create a sustainable job market. Originality/value – The healthcare sector faces critical challenges in balancing job availability and skilled professionals. Strategic solutions are proposed to create a sustainable and equitable healthcare workforce. By implementing recommendations and conducting further research, access to quality healthcare and global public health outcomes can be improved.https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/JWAM-06-2023-0052/full/pdfHealth careJob marketSocioeconomic challengesHealth facilitiesUnemployment |
| spellingShingle | Salman Butt Ahmed Raza Rabia Siddiqui Yasir Saleem Bill Cook Habib Khan Healthcare employment landscape: comparing job markets for professionals in developed and developing countries Journal of Work-Applied Management Health care Job market Socioeconomic challenges Health facilities Unemployment |
| title | Healthcare employment landscape: comparing job markets for professionals in developed and developing countries |
| title_full | Healthcare employment landscape: comparing job markets for professionals in developed and developing countries |
| title_fullStr | Healthcare employment landscape: comparing job markets for professionals in developed and developing countries |
| title_full_unstemmed | Healthcare employment landscape: comparing job markets for professionals in developed and developing countries |
| title_short | Healthcare employment landscape: comparing job markets for professionals in developed and developing countries |
| title_sort | healthcare employment landscape comparing job markets for professionals in developed and developing countries |
| topic | Health care Job market Socioeconomic challenges Health facilities Unemployment |
| url | https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/JWAM-06-2023-0052/full/pdf |
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