The Life Story Experience of "Migrant Dentists" in Australia: Potential Implications for Health Workforce Governance and International Cooperation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The migration of dentists is a major policy challenge facing both developing and developed countries. Dentists from over 120 countries migrate to Australia, and a large proportion are from developing countries. The aim of the study was to assess the life story experience (LSE) of migrant dentists in Australia, in order to address key policy challenges facing dentist migration.

Methods

A national survey of all migrant dentists resident in Australia was conducted in 2013. Migrant experiences were assessed through a suite of LSE scales, developed through a qualitative-quantitative study. Respondents rated experiences using a five-point Likert scale.

Results

A total of 1022 migrant dentists responded to the survey (response rate = 54.5%). LSE1 (health system an

SUBMITTER: Balasubramanian M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5458793 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature