Incentives for retaining and motivating health workers in Pacific and Asian countries.

ABSTRACT: This paper was initiated by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) after identifying the need for an in-depth synthesis and analysis of available literature and information on incentives for retaining health workers in the Asia-Pacific region. The objectives of this paper are to: 1. Highlight the situation of health workers in Pacific and Asian countries to gain a better understanding of the contributing factors to health worker motivation, dissatisfaction and migration. 2. Examine the regional and global evidence on initiatives to retain a competent and motivated health workforce, especially in rural and remote areas. 3. Suggest ways to address the shortages of health workers in Pacific and Asian countries by using incentives. The review draws on literature and infor

SUBMITTER: Henderson LN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2569066 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature