The impact of economic recessions on health workers: a systematic review and best-fit framework synthesis of the evidence from the last 50 years

Authors: Giuliano Russo, Tiago Jesus Silva, Zakariah Gassasse, Jonathan Filippon, Arianna Rotulo, Elias Kondilis
Publication Year: 2021
Journal: Health Policy and Planning, 36(4), pp 542–551
Link: https://doi.org/10.1093/heapol/czaa180

ABSTRACT Economic crises carry a substantial impact on population health and health systems, but little is known on how these transmit to health workers (HWs). Addressing such a gap is timely as HWs are pivotal resources, particularly during pandemics or the ensuing recessions. Drawing from the empirical literature, we aimed to provide a framework for […]
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Negotiating Markets for Health: An Exploration of Physicians’ Engagement in Dual Practice in Three African Capital Cities

Scarce evidence exists on the features, determinants and implications of physicians’ dual practice, especially in resource-poor settings. This study considered dual practice patterns in three African cities and the respective markets for physician services, with the objective of understanding the influence of local determinants on the practice.
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The impact of economic recessions on health workers: a systematic review and best-fit framework synthesis of the evidence from the last 50 years

Negotiating Markets for Health: An Exploration of Physicians’ Engagement in Dual Practice in Three African Capital Cities

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