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The utilization of research evidence in Health Workforce Policies: The perspectives of Portuguese and Brazilian National Policy-Makers

Background The production of knowledge on Human Resources for Health (HRH) issues has increased exponentially since 2000 but integration of the research in the policy-making process is often lagging. We looked at how research on HRH contributes or not to inform policy decisions and interventions affecting the health workforce in Portugal and Brazil. Methods We […]
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Perceptions of portuguese family health care teams regarding the expansion of nurses’ scope of practice

Theoretical framework: Expanding primary health care nurses’ scope of practice is a strategy that has been used in various health systems to good advantage. Its feasibility depends on the health professionals’ consensus as to its suitability. Objective: To find out the perceptions of Portuguese family health care teams regarding the expansion of primary care nurses’ […]
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Social inequality, health policies and the training of physicians, nurses and dentists in Brazil and in Portugal

This study analyzes the production of scientific knowledge on Health Inequalities (HI) and its use in policies of education of dentists, nurses and physicians in Brazil and Portugal. Documents published between January 2000 and December 2001, in Portuguese, French, English and Spanish, were identified by means of a combination of a manual and intentional electronic […]
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Recruitment and retention of health professionals across Europe: A literature review and multiple case study research

Many European countries are faced with health workforce shortages and the need to develop effective recruitment and retention (R&R) strategies. Yet comparative studies on R&R in Europe are scarce. This paper provides an overview of the measures in place to improve the R&R of health professionals across Europe and offers further insight into the evidence […]
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Reflection on the interactions between social determinants of food insecurity and health problems in an urban context

The interdependence between social conditions and health conditions are established and the reduction of poverty and promotion of food security are fundamental on the road to better health of populations. Strengthening food security was recognised as one of the cornerstones in the perspective of the social determinants of health. Food insecurity is a daily reality […]
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