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Stakeholders’ Perception of the Palestinian Health Workforce Accreditation and Regulation System: A Focus on Conceptualization, Influencing Factors and Barriers, and the Way Forward

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  • Shahenaz Najjar

    (Faculty of Graduate Studies, Arab American University, Ramallah P.O. Box 240, Palestine)

  • Sali Hafez

    (London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), London WC1H 9SH, UK)

  • Aisha Al Basuoni

    (Projects Department, Gaza Community Mental Health Programme (GCMHP), Gaza P.O. Box P860, Palestine)

  • Hassan Abu Obaid

    (Indonesian General Hospital, Ministry of Health, Gaza P.O. Box P860, Palestine
    Faculty of Medical Science, Israa University, Gaza P.O. Box P860, Palestine
    School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences TUMS, P.O. Box 14155-6559, Tehran 14455-6446, Iran)

  • Ibrahim Mughnnamin

    (Faculty of Graduate Studies, Arab American University, Ramallah P.O. Box 240, Palestine
    Yatta General Hospital, Ministry of Health, Hebron P.O. Box 785, Palestine)

  • Hiba Falana

    (Faculty of Graduate Studies, Arab American University, Ramallah P.O. Box 240, Palestine
    Department of Pharmacy, Nursing and Health Professions, Birzeit University, Ramallah P.O. Box 14, Palestine)

  • Haya Sultan

    (Faculty of Graduate Studies, Arab American University, Ramallah P.O. Box 240, Palestine
    Department of Pharmacy, Nursing and Health Professions, Birzeit University, Ramallah P.O. Box 14, Palestine)

  • Yousef Aljeesh

    (Scientific Research and Postgraduate Studies, Faculty of Nursing, Islamic University of Gaza, Gaza P.O. Box 108, Palestine)

  • Mohammed Alkhaldi

    (Department of Medicine, McGill University Health Center (MUHC), Montreal, QC H3H 2R9, Canada
    Faculty of Medicine, School of Physical & Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3G 1Y5, Canada
    Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Faculty of Communication, Arts and Sciences, Canadian University Dubai (CUD), Dubai P.O. Box 117781, United Arab Emirates
    Health System Impact Fellowship, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Ottawa, ON K1A 0W9, Canada)

Abstract

The Health Workforce Accreditation and Regulation (HWAR) is a key function of the health system and is the subject of increasing global attention. This study provides an assessment of the factors affecting the Palestinian HWAR system, identifies existing gaps and offers actionable improvement solutions. Data were collected during October and November 2019 in twenty-two semi-structured in-depth interviews conducted with experts, academics, leaders, and policymakers purposely selected from government, academia, and non-governmental organizations. The overall perceptions towards HWAR were inconsistent. The absence of a consolidated HWAR system has led to a lack of communication between actors. Environmental factors also affect HWAR in Palestine. The study highlighted the consensus on addressing further development of HWAR and the subsequent advantages of this enhancement. The current HWAR practices were found to be based on personal initiatives rather than on a systematic evidence-based approach. The need to strengthen law enforcement was raised by numerous participants. Additional challenges were identified, including the lack of knowledge exchange and salary adjustments. HWAR in Palestine needs to be strengthened on the national, institutional, and individual levels through clear and standardized operating processes. All relevant stakeholders should work together through an integrated national accreditation and regulation system.

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  • Shahenaz Najjar & Sali Hafez & Aisha Al Basuoni & Hassan Abu Obaid & Ibrahim Mughnnamin & Hiba Falana & Haya Sultan & Yousef Aljeesh & Mohammed Alkhaldi, 2022. "Stakeholders’ Perception of the Palestinian Health Workforce Accreditation and Regulation System: A Focus on Conceptualization, Influencing Factors and Barriers, and the Way Forward," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(13), pages 1-17, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:13:p:8131-:d:854437
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