Global health and health workforce development: what to learn from COVID‐19 on health workforce preparedness and resilience. (29th May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kuhlmann, Ellen; Dussault, Gilles; Correia, Tiago
• Other Names: Kuhlmann Ellen guestEditor.; Dussault Gilles guestEditor.; Correia Tiago guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: International journal of health planning and management. Volume 36(2021)Supplement 1
• Page Start: 5
• Page End: 8
• Publication Date: 2021-05-29
• Subjects: COVID‐19 pandemic -- global health -- health workforce development -- healthcare worker protection -- health workforce resilience; Health planning -- Periodicals; Health services administration -- Periodicals; Santé publique -- Planification -- Périodiques; Santé, Services de -- Administration -- Périodiques; 362.1068
• DOI: 10.1002/hpm.3160
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0749-6753

Abstract

Abstract: This Special Issue is dedicated to the healthcare workers across the globe. It draws together studies from different disciplines and regions to identify important lessons learned on weaknesses as well as on opportunities for health workforce innovation through a global health lens. Beginning with strategic reflections on the role of the health workforce and public health competences in responding to the COVID‐19 pandemic crisis, major themes include the protection and experiences of frontline healthcare workers, the role of health systems and policy, planning and management issues, and education and health labour markets. Developed in collaboration with European Public Health Association 'Health Workforce Research' section, the Special Issue contributes to the WHO International Year of Health and Care Workers (YHCW) in 2021 in recognition of their dedication to providing care during the COVID‐19 pandemic, even risking their own health and life.