A literature review: the role of the private sector in the production of nurses in India, Kenya, South Africa and Thailand.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The demand for nurses is growing and has not yet been met in most developing countries, including India, Kenya, South Africa, and Thailand. Efforts to increase the capacity for production of professional nurses, equitable distribution and better retention have been given high strategic priority. This study examines the supply of, demand for, and policy environment of private nurse production in four selected countries.

Methods

A scoping systematic review was undertaken to assess the evidence for the role of private sector involvement in the production of nurses in India, Kenya, South Africa, and Thailand. An electronic database search was performed, and grey literature was also captured from the websites of Human Resources for Health (HRH)-related organizations an

SUBMITTER: Reynolds J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3637479 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature