The impact of incentive scheme on rural healthcare workforce availability: a case study of Kazakhstan.
Bagym JobalayevaZaituna KhismetovaNatalya GlushkovaZhanat KozhekenovaAkerke AbzaliyevaDuman BerikulyYuliya SemenovaPublished in: Human resources for health (2024)
Future research should be undertaken to examine the impact made by the incentive scheme on other medical subspecialties, particularly primary practitioners. Addressing the shortage of healthcare workers in rural areas is a complex issue that requires a multifaceted approach. Aside from financial incentives, other policies could be considered to increase relocation and improve the retention of healthcare professionals in rural areas.