An evaluation of WHA resolution 45.5: health human resource implications.
The World Health Assembly approved resolution WHA45.5 in 1992. This paper reports the findings of an evaluation of the implementation of this resolution using a survey technique. A total of 150 WHO Member States responded, for a 79% response rate. Findings suggest that the greatest strides worldwide have been made in education. While the data show that progress has been made at the country level, far more action is needed to strengthen nursing and midwifery if these cost-effective resources are to play a decisive role in improving the extent and quality of services, especially as delivered to people in the greatest need.
O'Brien-Pallas
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Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Ontario.
Hirschfeld
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Baumann
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Shamian
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J
Adams
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Bajnok
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Isaacs
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Land
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Salvage
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J
Bisch
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SA
Miller
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T
Islam
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Luba
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D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D006284:Health Plan Implementation / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006295:Health Resources; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D016134:Organizational Policy; D010560:Personnel Selection / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014944:World Health Organization