title: [Nursing manpower and solutions in Taiwan].
abstract: The shortage of nursing manpower is a long-term problem worldwide that affects Taiwan despite this country's internationally admired achievements in terms of its healthcare and national health insurance systems. This article reviews discussions related to the nursing shortage issue published by the World Health Organization, International Council of Nurses, and Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare. Next, an overview is given of the nursing workforce profile, causal factors behind the nursing shortage, and demand for and supply of nursing manpower. Finally, problems, resolutions, and expected outcomes for the nursing shortage in Taiwan are analyzed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing and Health Care, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taiwan, ROC. nhswteng@mohw.gov.tw.
authors.forename: Su-Wen
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Teng
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009726:Nurses / Q000600:supply & distribution; D009729:Nursing; D013624:Taiwan; D000078329:Workforce
keywords: demand and supply; nursing shortage; nursing workforce; resolutions