Motivation and retention of health workers in developing countries: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A key constraint to achieving the MDGs is the absence of a properly trained and motivated workforce. Loss of clinical staff from low and middle-income countries is crippling already fragile health care systems. Health worker retention is critical for health system performance and a key problem is how best to motivate and retain health workers. The authors undertook a systematic review to consolidate existing evidence on the impact of financial and non-financial incentives on motivation and retention.

Methods

Four literature databases were searched together with Google Scholar and 'Human Resources for Health' on-line journal. Grey literature studies and informational papers were also captured. The inclusion criteria were: 1) article stated clear reasons for impleme

SUBMITTER: Willis-Shattuck M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2612662 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature