Dual Clinical Practice (DCP) policy to improve the retention of human resources for health in Rwanda: a mid-term review using a cross-sectional and retrospective study design.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the high demand for public services globally, ensuring the quality of services provided by public health facilities is challenging. Poor remuneration of public sector health care providers (HCPs) drives their migration to private health facilities. The Dual Clinical Practice (DCP) Policy in Rwanda represents a strategic initiative aimed at retaining healthcare professionals in public health facilities, allowing them to engage in private practice concurrently. This study assesses the implementation challenges and identifies opportunities for potential reformulation of DCP schemes.

Methods

This study employed a mixed methods approach, incorporating both cross-sectional and retrospective designs across six Rwandan public hospitals. Quantitative and qualitativ

SUBMITTER: Kayumba K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11786544 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature