TY  - JOUR
TI  - A narrative review of pharmacy workforce challenges in Indonesia
AV  - public
VL  - 23
Y1  - 2025/02/14/
IS  - 1
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N2  - Background:
Developing a skilled and motivated pharmacy workforce is imperative for strengthening healthcare systems. This narrative review examines challenges faced by Indonesian pharmacists in practice and identifies strategies and initiatives that have been implemented to support workforce development in Indonesia.

Method:
A systematic search of three databases (PubMed, EBSCO, and OVID) was conducted to identify research articles published from database inception to 30 June 2022. Data were synthesised narratively and mapped to a multidimensional healthcare workforce framework.

Result:
Forty studies were included, revealing four interrelated themes of workforce challenges: (1) personal challenges, (2) workplace conditions, (3) societal contribution and recognition; and (4) regulatory aspects. Strategies identified include professional guidelines, accreditation systems, and competency-based training programmes.

Conclusion:
The review indicates a need for Indonesian pharmacists to enhance their competencies to provide high-quality services. A multi-sectoral approach is recommended to address challenges. Providing decent working conditions for pharmacists in conjunction with workplace accreditation can support best practices of pharmaceutical care and ensure patient safety.
ID  - discovery10204904
PB  - Springer Science and Business Media LLC
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1186/s12960-024-00967-0
JF  - Human Resources for Health
A1  - Meilianti, Sherly
A1  - Smith, Felicity
A1  - Fauziyyah, Afina Nur
A1  - Masyitah, Nisa
A1  - Kristianto, Franciscus
A1  - Ernawati, Desak Ketut
A1  - Naya, Rasta
A1  - Bates, Ian
KW  - Pharmacists
KW  -  Workforce development
KW  -  Narrative review
KW  -  Workforce challenge
ER  -