A systematic review of participatory approaches to empower health workers in low- and middle-income countries, highlighting Health Workers for Change.

ABSTRACT: This systematic review assesses participatory approaches to motivating positive change among health workers in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The mistreatment of clients at health centres has been extensively documented, causing stress among clients, health complications and even avoidance of health centres altogether. Health workers, too, face challenges, including medicine shortages, task shifting, inadequate training and a lack of managerial support. Solutions are urgently needed to realise global commitments to quality primary healthcare, country ownership and universal health coverage. This review searched 1243 titles and abstracts, of which 32 were extracted for full text review using a published critical assessment tool. Eight papers were retained for final review, all us

SUBMITTER: Olude O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10318970 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature