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A Global Overview of the Geographical Distribution of Dentists: A Scoping Review

The objective of this study was to identify and analyze the geographic distribution of dentists, in the global context, through available scientific evidence, highlighting the following aspects: 1) the determinants of the geographic distribution of dentists, 2) corrective intervention implemented, and 3) their monitoring and evaluation. A scoping review of the published and gray literature […]
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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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Bringing the Health Workforce Challenge to the Policy Agenda

This chapter discusses how the challenge of creating a solid and sustainable health workforce has been addressed since the adoption of the Alma-Ata Decla- ration in 1978 by member countries of the World Health Organization (WHO, 1978). As they committed to the objective of ‘Health for All’ (HfA), signatories of the declaration implicitly recognized the […]
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GHTM is a R&D Unit that brings together researchers with a track record in Tropical Medicine and International & Global Health. It aims at strengthening Portugal's role as a leading partner in the development and implementation of a global health research agenda. Our evidence-based interventions contribute to the promotion of equity in health and to improve the health of populations.

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Funding

UID/04413/2025 - DOI: 10.54499/UID/04413/2025

UID/PRR/04413/2025 - DOI: 10.54499/UID/PRR/04413/2025

UID/PRR2/04413/2025 - DOI: 10.54499/UID/PRR2/04413/2025