A supply model for nurse workforce projection in Malaysia
Zuraida Abal Abas (),
Mohamad Raziff Ramli,
Mohamad Ishak Desa,
Nordin Saleh,
Ainul Nadziha Hanafiah,
Nuraini Aziz,
Zaheera Zainal Abidin,
Abdul Samad Shibghatullah,
Ahmad Fadzli Nizam Abdul Rahman and
Haslinda Musa
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Zuraida Abal Abas: Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
Mohamad Raziff Ramli: Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
Mohamad Ishak Desa: Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
Nordin Saleh: Planning Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia
Ainul Nadziha Hanafiah: Planning Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia
Nuraini Aziz: Planning Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia
Zaheera Zainal Abidin: Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
Abdul Samad Shibghatullah: Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
Ahmad Fadzli Nizam Abdul Rahman: Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
Haslinda Musa: Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
Health Care Management Science, 2018, vol. 21, issue 4, No 7, 573-586
Abstract:
Abstract The paper aims to provide an insight into the significance of having a simulation model to forecast the supply of registered nurses for health workforce planning policy using System Dynamics. A model is highly in demand to predict the workforce demand for nurses in the future, which it supports for complete development of a needs-based nurse workforce projection using Malaysia as a case study. The supply model consists of three sub-models to forecast the number of registered nurses for the next 15 years: training model, population model and Full Time Equivalent (FTE) model. In fact, the training model is for predicting the number of newly registered nurses after training is completed. Furthermore, the population model is for indicating the number of registered nurses in the nation and the FTE model is useful for counting the number of registered nurses with direct patient care. Each model is described in detail with the logical connection and mathematical governing equation for accurate forecasting. The supply model is validated using error analysis approach in terms of the root mean square percent error and the Theil inequality statistics, which is mportant for evaluating the simulation results. Moreover, the output of simulation results provides a useful insight for policy makers as a what-if analysis is conducted. Some recommendations are proposed in order to deal with the nursing deficit. It must be noted that the results from the simulation model will be used for the next stage of the Needs-Based Nurse Workforce projection project. The impact of this study is that it provides the ability for greater planning and policy making with better predictions.
Keywords: Nurse workforce; Supply projection for nurses; Malaysia; Needs-based; Ministry of Health (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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