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Turning the global health and care workforce crisis into action: The pathway to effective evidence‐based policy and implementation

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  • Tiago Correia
  • Ellen Kuhlmann
  • Gabriela Lotta
  • André Beja
  • Rita Morais
  • Tomas Zapata
  • James Campbell

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The global health and care workforce (HCWF) is facing an evolving crisis, requiring urgent and sustained action. There is a critical need for enhanced workforce planning, management, and leadership, which are currently at risk of being overshadowed by political inertia, particularly in the post‐COVID‐19 context. A comprehensive approach tailored to the specific needs of different countries is outlined here, offering actionable insights for policymakers and stakeholders to address the HCWF crisis effectively. Key areas for critical analysis and improvement include identifying major challenges, developing policies that effectively address the HCWF crisis, and strengthening the implementation of evidence‐based policies. These areas are detailed based on recent developments in the international debate, with the aim of providing comprehensive guidance for understanding the problems and identifying clear actions for improvement.

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  • Tiago Correia & Ellen Kuhlmann & Gabriela Lotta & André Beja & Rita Morais & Tomas Zapata & James Campbell, 2025. "Turning the global health and care workforce crisis into action: The pathway to effective evidence‐based policy and implementation," International Journal of Health Planning and Management, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 40(1), pages 224-233, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ijhplm:v:40:y:2025:i:1:p:224-233
    DOI: 10.1002/hpm.3860
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