A narrative review of pharmacy workforce challenges in Indonesia
Abstract Background Developing a skilled and motivated pharmacy workforce is imperative for strengthening healthcare systems. This narrative review examines challenges faced by Indonesian pharmacists in practice and identifies strategies and initiatives that have been implemented to support workforc...
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| author | Sherly Meilianti Felicity Smith Afina Nur Fauziyyah Nisa Masyitah Franciscus Kristianto Desak Ketut Ernawati Rasta Naya Ian Bates |
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| description | Abstract Background Developing a skilled and motivated pharmacy workforce is imperative for strengthening healthcare systems. This narrative review examines challenges faced by Indonesian pharmacists in practice and identifies strategies and initiatives that have been implemented to support workforce development in Indonesia. Method A systematic search of three databases (PubMed, EBSCO, and OVID) was conducted to identify research articles published from database inception to 30 June 2022. Data were synthesised narratively and mapped to a multidimensional healthcare workforce framework. Result Forty studies were included, revealing four interrelated themes of workforce challenges: (1) personal challenges, (2) workplace conditions, (3) societal contribution and recognition; and (4) regulatory aspects. Strategies identified include professional guidelines, accreditation systems, and competency-based training programmes. Conclusion The review indicates a need for Indonesian pharmacists to enhance their competencies to provide high-quality services. A multi-sectoral approach is recommended to address challenges. Providing decent working conditions for pharmacists in conjunction with workplace accreditation can support best practices of pharmaceutical care and ensure patient safety. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-86c62a8042cd4e0899a8fb56317ffb722025-08-20T02:13:02ZengBMCHuman Resources for Health1478-44912025-02-0123112410.1186/s12960-024-00967-0A narrative review of pharmacy workforce challenges in IndonesiaSherly Meilianti0Felicity Smith1Afina Nur Fauziyyah2Nisa Masyitah3Franciscus Kristianto4Desak Ketut Ernawati5Rasta Naya6Ian Bates7School of Pharmacy, Applied Sciences and Public Health, Robert Gordon UniversityDepartment of Practice and Policy, School of Pharmacy, University College LondonDepartment of Practice and Policy, School of Pharmacy, University College LondonDepartment of Practice and Policy, School of Pharmacy, University College LondonIndonesian Pharmacists AssociationIndonesian Pharmacists AssociationIndonesian Pharmacists AssociationDepartment of Practice and Policy, School of Pharmacy, University College LondonAbstract Background Developing a skilled and motivated pharmacy workforce is imperative for strengthening healthcare systems. This narrative review examines challenges faced by Indonesian pharmacists in practice and identifies strategies and initiatives that have been implemented to support workforce development in Indonesia. Method A systematic search of three databases (PubMed, EBSCO, and OVID) was conducted to identify research articles published from database inception to 30 June 2022. Data were synthesised narratively and mapped to a multidimensional healthcare workforce framework. Result Forty studies were included, revealing four interrelated themes of workforce challenges: (1) personal challenges, (2) workplace conditions, (3) societal contribution and recognition; and (4) regulatory aspects. Strategies identified include professional guidelines, accreditation systems, and competency-based training programmes. Conclusion The review indicates a need for Indonesian pharmacists to enhance their competencies to provide high-quality services. A multi-sectoral approach is recommended to address challenges. Providing decent working conditions for pharmacists in conjunction with workplace accreditation can support best practices of pharmaceutical care and ensure patient safety.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12960-024-00967-0PharmacistsWorkforce developmentNarrative reviewWorkforce challenge |
| spellingShingle | Sherly Meilianti Felicity Smith Afina Nur Fauziyyah Nisa Masyitah Franciscus Kristianto Desak Ketut Ernawati Rasta Naya Ian Bates A narrative review of pharmacy workforce challenges in Indonesia Human Resources for Health Pharmacists Workforce development Narrative review Workforce challenge |
| title | A narrative review of pharmacy workforce challenges in Indonesia |
| title_full | A narrative review of pharmacy workforce challenges in Indonesia |
| title_fullStr | A narrative review of pharmacy workforce challenges in Indonesia |
| title_full_unstemmed | A narrative review of pharmacy workforce challenges in Indonesia |
| title_short | A narrative review of pharmacy workforce challenges in Indonesia |
| title_sort | narrative review of pharmacy workforce challenges in indonesia |
| topic | Pharmacists Workforce development Narrative review Workforce challenge |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12960-024-00967-0 |
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