• 보건행정학회지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.73-93
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• 2022

Background: Appropriate physician workforce projection through reasonable discussions and decisions with a broad view on supply and demand of the workforce, thus, is very important for high-quality healthcare services. The study expects to provide preliminary research data on the workforce diagnosis standard model for Korean physician workforce policy decision through more flexible and objective physician workforce projection in reflection of diverse changes in healthcare policy and sociodemographic environments. Methods: A low flow rate through the causal map was developed, and an objective workforce demand projection from 2019 to 2040 was conducted. In addition, projections by scenarios under various situations were conducted with the low flow rate developed in the study. Lastly, the demand projection of the physician workforce by region of 17 cities and provinces was conducted. Results: First, demand of physicians in 2019 was 110,665, 113,450 in 2020, 129,496 in 2025, 146,837 in 2030, 163,719 in 2035, and 179,288 in 2040. Second, the scenario for the retirement of baby boomers led to a decrease in the growth rate due to time delay. Third, Seoul and Gyeonggi-do account for a high percentage of demand, a very high upward trend was identified in Gyeonggi-do, and as a result, the projection showed that the demand of the physician workforce in Gyeonggi-do would worsen over time. Conclusion: This study is meaningful in that rational and collective physician workforce supply and demand and its imbalance in workforce distribution were verified through various projections by scenarios and regions of Korea with System Dynamics.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.115-117
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• 2023

The issue of increasing the number of physicians is emerging. Because the physician workforce is a critical component of the health care system, and substantial costs are involved in training personnel, a cautious approach is required. The demand to increase the number of physicians is based on the contention that there are difficulties in accessing essential health services and the need to prepare for future demands such as fostering physician-scientists. However, simply increasing the number of physicians is not an appropriate approach to address these demands, especially considering that the effects of such an increase will appear 10 years later. Moreover, it is concerned that the current argument for increasing the physician workforce is intertwined with political interests. When considering the impact on the health care system, decisions regarding the expansion of the physician workforce should be based on evidence. Additionally, rather than temporarily responding to social issues, it is expected that a governance system will be established to continuously discuss and decide on fostering medical personnel.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.18-29
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• 2017

Background: In Korea, the problem of physician workforce imbalances has been a debated issue for a long time. This study aimed to draw key lessons and policy implications to Korea by analyzing projection models of physician demand/supply among five countries. Methods: We adopted theoretical framework and analyzed detail indicators used in projection models of demand/supply comparatively among countries. A systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar with key search terms and it was complimented with hand searching of grey literature in Korean or English. Results: As a results, Korea has been used a supply-based traditional approach without taking various variables or environmental factors influencing on demand/supply into consideration. The projection models of USA and Netherlands which considered the diversity of variables and political issues is the most closest integrated approach. Based on the consensus of stakeholder, the evolved integrated forecasting approach which best suits our nation is needed to minimize a wasteful debate related to physician demand/supply. Also it is necessary to establish the national level statistics indices and database about physician workforce. In addition, physician workforce planning will be discussed periodically. Conclusion: We expect that this study will pave the way to seek reasonable and developmental strategies of physician workforce planning.

• 의료법학
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.211-233
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• 2019

2019년 10월 24일 보건의료인력지원법이 시행되었다. 보건의료인력은 가장 핵심적인 국가보건의료자원으로서, 보건의료인력의 양과 질은 국가의 보건의료 수준과도 연결된다. 본 논문은 보건의료인력지원법의 제정배경 및 주요내용을 살펴보고, 주요쟁점을 분석하여 향후 개선방안을 제시하고자 하였다. 보건의료인력지원법은 보건의료인력의 원활한 확보와 근무환경 개선 등을 지원하기 위해 제정되었다. 이 법은 보건의료인력 종합계획의 수립, 보건의료인력의 수급관리, 보건의료인력의 근무환경 개선, 이들의 지원을 위한 정책기반 조성 등의 사항들을 규정함으로써 보건의료서비스의 질을 제고하고 국민의 건강증진에 이바지하고자 하였다. 보건의료인력지원법은 보건의료환경 및 인력에 관한 사회적 이슈들을 고려하여 발의된 법으로서 보건의료인력의 수급 관리, 근무환경개선 및 복지향상 그리고 우수인력 양성 등에 중점을 두어 보건의료인력을 지원하고자한 데 의미가 있다 할 것이다. 그러나 동법이 가지는 의의를 살리면서 보건의료인력지원을 위한 실효성 있는 법으로 발전하기 위해서는 '입법목적의 달성 및 법의 실효성, 적용 대상자 범위의 적절성, 종합계획과 실태조사의 중복성과 실현가능성, 위원회 설치의 타당성, 보건의료인력지원전문기관의 업무범위와 운영방식의 적절성 측면'에서 제기될 수 있는 쟁점사항들을 검토하여 시급히 개정할 필요가 있다.

• 한국지역지리학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.203-216
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• 2012

본 연구의 목적은 네팔 정부의 다양한 보건의료 프로그램 및 제도, 예산편성과 보건의료 시설의 설치 현황을 분석함으로써 무상의료 정책을 포함한 의료 정책과 정책 시행에 있어서의 시사를 얻고, 특히 농촌지역의 의료서비스 접근성 개선을 위한 방향 제시이다. 네팔의 보건의료 정책은 1차 보건의료 서비스 확충을 통한 인구의 질적 향상을 위해서는 의료서비스의 질뿐만이 아니라 서비스 접근성에서도 개선이 시급하다.

• 한국농촌간호학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.57-71
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• 2023

Purpose: This study aims to provide primary data for policy alternatives by identifying the problem of the nursing workforce shortage. Methods: For quantitative data, 446 questionnaires were analyzed. The mean and standard deviation were used for content description. ANOVA analysis and Scheffe? test were used to compare the differences according to the hospital level. For qualitative data, 1:1 in-depth and group interviews were conducted for six participants. Results: The factors nurses prioritized when choosing a workplace were salary, commuting distance, and work-life balance. Clinical nurses cited low wages, heavy workloads, and burnout as the most considerable difficulties in performing their duties. Factors influencing nurse's turnover intention were low wages, unmanageable workload, and rotation to unwanted departments in that order. New nurses tend not to apply to small-medium-sized hospitals, experienced nurses in their 30s-40s leave hospitals due to childcare and shift work difficulties, and nurses in their 50s and older tend to move to nursing homes rather than acute hospital settings. Conclusion: In this study, wage and workload were mentioned as the most critical factors in nurses' workplace selection, job performance difficulties, and turnover intention, so it is necessary to pay attention to this aspect when improving treatment for nurses.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제11권6호
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• pp.275-287
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• 2013

본 연구의 목적은 미국과 일본의 간호인력 양성 및 활동현황과의 비교를 통해 현재 우리나라 간호인력 정책 및 관리에 주는 시사점을 도출하는 것이다. 우리나라는 간호사, 간호조무사 및 간호보조인력의 높은 이직율과 이로 인한 간호서비스의 질 저하, 수급관리, 인력관리 비용의 증가 등 간호인력 정책제도 운영에 있어 여러 가지 어려움을 겪고 있으며, 이를 해결하기 위한 다양한 정책방안의 모색이 시급하다. 미국, 일본 등 간호인력 부족에 대한 어려움은 공통적이나, 이들 국가는 간호사 취업률이 우리나라의 40% 수준 대비 70~80% 수준으로 높고, 간호인력 확충을 위한 간호사 배치기준 법제화 및 수가정책, 근로조건 개선 등의 정책 마련이 중요함을 시사하고 있다. 우수한 간호인력의 안정적인 수급을 통해 환자안전 및 간호서비스의 질 향상을 달성하기 위해서는 보건당국의 보다 적극적인 간호인력 확충, 근로조건 개선 의지가 필요하며, 이를 위한 법 제도 개선이 요구된다.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.157-165
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• 2023

Background: We aimed to provide basic data for improving the effectiveness of the invitational training and reflecting it in the program in the following year by identifying the satisfaction level of trainees who participated in the "Dr. LEE Jong-wook Fellowship Program" funded by the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted using a questionnaire interview. In the first stage of analysis, only the interview contents related to the research topic were classified by the researcher for the conversations recorded at the interview site, and in the second stage of analysis, the interview contents classified in the first stage were classified into each of those mentioned in this study. Results: The longer the trainees participated in the program and the better the accessibility, the higher the satisfaction with the program. In addition, the level of achievement of the trainees' goals and the level of improvement in their competence affected their satisfaction, and their difficulty in language communication during the training period was identified as a factor affecting the trainees' satisfaction level. In addition, competency improvement and satisfaction were positively correlated (r=0.75, p=0.03). Conclusion: When organizing a rehabilitation workforce capacity training program, it is important to identify trainees' needs, ensure accessibility, organize courses effectively, enhance English proficiency, and expand practical lectures to increase trainees' knowledge and understanding of rehabilitation.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.421-431
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• 2023

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to socio-economic issues, highlighting the importance of strengthening health systems for future infectious diseases. This study aims to analyze the relationship between health system preparedness, response levels, and COVID-19 fatality rates across 194 countries. Methods: This study examined various indicators of national health system preparedness and response, including health service delivery, health workforce, health information systems, essential medicines and health products, health financing, and leadership and governance. Results: A correlation was found between the health system and the COVID-19 case fatality rate (CFR). Further examination of specific indicators within health service delivery, health workforce, health information systems, health financing, and leadership/governance showed significant correlations with the CFR. Multiple regression analysis, considering aging and urbanization rates, identified reproductive/maternal/newborn and child health, infectious diseases, nursing and midwifery personnel density, birth registration coverage, and out-of-pocket health expenditure as significant factors affecting the CFR. Conclusion: Countries with strong health system indicators experience lower case fatality rate from COVID-19. Strengthening access to essential health services, increasing healthcare personnel and resources, ensuring reliable health information, and bolstering overall health systems are crucial for preparedness against future infectious diseases.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.94-102
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• 2024

연구배경: 현행 간호인력정책이 간호사의 불균형 분포를 심화시킨다는 논란이 지속되고 있으나, 이를 확인한 연구는 매우 드물다. 이에 본 연구는 간호정책과 관련된 변수를 포함하여 지역수준에서 임상간호사 분포에 영향을 미치는 요인을 규명하고자 하였다. 방법: 2020년 기준 250개 시군구의 총 225,462명의 임상간호사 분포를 대상으로 분석하였다. 2020년 시군구별 국가통계자료를 수집하여 회귀분석을 실시하였다. 결과: 임상간호사 분포에 영향을 미치는 요인은 연간 입원일수, 간호간병통합서비스 병상 수, 공공보건의료기관 수, 상급종합병원 수, 종합병원 수 등으로 나타났다. 비수도권 지역에서는 간호학과 졸업생 수와 간호1, 2등급 기관 수도 임상간호사 분포에 영향을 미쳤다. 결론: 간호사 불균형 분포가 심화되지 않도록 간호간병통합서비스 병상의 확대 지역을 신중하게 결정해야 한다. 또한 간호사가 부족한 비수도권 지역을 중심으로 간호학과 학생을 늘리고, 비수도권 간호사의 임금과 근무환경을 우선적으로 개선해야 한다.