What is it about?
Understanding Indonesia's Nursing Job Market: This study looks into how nursing resources are managed in Indonesia. We investigated the number of nurses being trained, entering and leaving the job market, where they work, and how the private sector is involved. We found that while there are enough new nurses, there's a shortage in healthcare providers. Nurses are also going abroad for work, which has its challenges. We suggest creating a better system to match nurses with jobs and addressing the imbalances to ensure a strong nursing workforce.
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Why is it important?
Shaping Indonesia's Nursing Future: This study takes a vital step by delving into the intricate dynamics of Indonesia's nursing labor market, a topic that hasn't received comprehensive analysis before. As the demand for healthcare professionals grows, understanding how nursing resources are managed is timely and crucial. By identifying the gaps in supply and demand, as well as the involvement of the private sector and nurse migration, this research provides actionable insights for policymakers and healthcare leaders. Its relevance lies in its potential to shape policies that ensure a balanced and efficient nursing workforce, benefiting both national and global healthcare systems.
Perspectives
As I explore this publication, I'm truly struck by its pioneering focus on Indonesia's nursing labor market. The intricacies of managing nursing resources, from training and deployment to the private sector's role and international migration, are laid bare. This work is a testament to the need for informed decision-making in healthcare. It serves as a call to bridge the gaps between training and employment, domestic and international markets, ensuring a balanced and skilled nursing workforce. In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, this study's insights are not just important – they're essential for shaping a resilient and effective nursing sector.
Mr Ferry Efendi
Universitas Airlangga
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This page is a summary of: The Paradox of Surplus and Shortage: A Policy Analysis of Nursing Labor Markets in Indonesia, Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, March 2022, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s354400.
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