
The International Journal of Health Planning and Management, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 39(4), С. 1081 - 1096
Опубликована: Фев. 13, 2024
Abstract Background Attention to the healthcare workforce has increased, yet comprehensive information on migrant workers is missing. This study focuses workers' experiences and mobility patterns in middle of a global health crisis, aiming explore capacity for circular migration support effective equitable policy. Methods Romanian physicians working Germany during COVID‐19 pandemic served as an empirical case study. We applied qualitative explorative approach; interviews ( n = 21) were collected from mid September early November 2022 content analysis was performed. Results Discussion Migrant showed strong resilience crisis rarely complained. Commitment high professional standards career development major pull factors towards Germany, while perceptions limited choices, nepotism corruption Romania caused push mechanisms. identified two that may policies: well‐integrated with wish give something back their home country, mobile cosmopolitan who flexibly balance opportunities personal/family interests. Health policy must establish systematic monitoring including actor‐centred approaches, integration destination countries well system sending countries, invest evidence‐based
Язык: Английский