What is it about?
This study looks at the experiences of Indonesian nurses who went to work as caregivers in Japan and then came back to Indonesia. We talked to 15 nurses about their journey. We found that when they returned home, they faced many challenges. They felt like they were starting from scratch and had a hard time finding nursing jobs again. This is important because it shows that we need to help these nurses make the most of their skills when they come back to Indonesia. The government and other groups should work together to make sure they can use their skills in healthcare here.
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Why is it important?
Our study offers a unique look into the experiences of Indonesian nurses who returned from working in Japan, shedding light on the impact of bilateral agreements between the two countries on the nursing profession. It also provides policy implications, making it timely and globally relevant. Difference It Might Make: Our research, with its personal insights and policy recommendations, can spark positive changes in how nations handle the return of healthcare professionals. This makes our work engaging and influential to policymakers, healthcare administrators, researchers, and the general public interested in global labor migration and healthcare issues.
Perspectives
This publication is compelling as it explores the challenges faced by Indonesian nurse returnees from Japan, shedding light on the impact of international agreements on their profession. It provides both personal stories and policy recommendations, making it highly relevant, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The research's practical approach and broad audience appeal make it an important contribution to the discussion of returning healthcare professionals.
Mr Ferry Efendi
Universitas Airlangga
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This page is a summary of: A deskilling and challenging journey: the lived experience of Indonesian nurse returnees, International Nursing Review, February 2017, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/inr.12352.
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