Regulation of nursing professionals in Cambodia: strategies to overcome underpinning challenges.
Sadatoshi MatsuokaN FujitaK Koto-ShimadaA B ZwiPublished in: International nursing review (2021)
Policymakers in similar resource-limited countries could apply and adapt similar strategic efforts when formulating and implementing health policies, legislation and regulations. 'Outsiders', in this case, represented by development partners can play a vital role in the process, but should not be leading the charge. They should be aligned with national priority to support recipient countries. It is imperative for these countries and development partners to invest in increasing the quantity and quality of nursing leaders who can develop and advance regulatory functions.