Browsing by Author "Okui, O."

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    Effects of changes in the pre-licensure education of health workers on health-worker supply (Review)
    (Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2009) Pariyo, G. W.; Kiwanuka, S. N.; Rutebemberwa, E.; Okui, O.; Ssengooba, F.
    The current and projected crisis because of a shortage of health workers in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) requires that effective strategies for expanding the numbers of health workers are quickly identified in order to inform action by policymakers, educators, and health managers. Objectives To assess the effect of changes in the pre-licensure education of health professionals on health-worker supply. Search methods We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (The Cochrane Library 2007, Issue 3), EMBASE, Ovid (1980 to week 3, October 2007), MEDLINE, Ovid (1950 to week 3, October 2007), CINAHL (October 2007), LILACS (week 4, November 2007), ERIC (1966 to week 3, February 2008), and Sociological Abstracts (October 2007).We searchedWHO(WHOLIS) (February 2008), World Bank, Google Scholar, and human resources on health-related websites to obtain grey literature. Key experts in human resources for health were contacted to identify unpublished studies. The reference lists of included studies were searched for additional articles. Selection criteria Randomised controlled trials, non-randomised controlled trials, controlled before and after studies, and interrupted time-series studies that measured increased numbers of health workers ultimately available for recruitment into the health workforce or improved patient to health professional ratios as their primary outcomes were considered. Although the focus of the review was on LMIC, we included studies regardless of where they were done.
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    Effects of interventions to manage dual practice (Protocol)
    (Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2010) Kiwanuka, S. N.; Kinengyere, A. A.; Nalwadda, C.; Ssengooba, F.; Okui, O.; Pariyo, G. W.
    Holding two or more jobs, also referred to as dual practice in the healthcare setting, has been documented as a common practice in both developed and developing countries (Eggleston 2006; Gonzélez 2004; Rickman 1999; Roenen 1997).The practice refers to the holding ofmore than one job by a health professional. It may encompass health professionals working within different aspects of health such as allopathic medicine combined with traditional medicine or combining health related activities such as clinical practice with research (Ferrinho 2004). In most low and middle income countries (LMICs), dual practice refers to health professionals engaged in both public and private (health or non-health) related work (Ferrinho 2004). Non-health related dual practice has been reported as well with the engagement of health workers earning additional income, for example, in agricultural or other economic activities (Assimwe 1997; Roenen 1997).
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    Interventions to manage dual practice among health workers (Review)
    (Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2011) Kiwanuka, S. N.; Rutebemberwa, E.; Nalwadda, C.; Okui, O.; Ssengooba, F.; Kinengyere, A. A.; Pariyo, G. W.
    Dual practice, whereby health workers hold two or more jobs, is a common phenomenon globally. In resource constrained low- and middle-income countries dual practice poses an ongoing threat to the efficiency, quality and equity of health services, especially in the public sector. Identifying effective interventions to manage dual practice is important. Objectives To assess the effects of regulations implemented to manage dual practice. Search methods Databases searched included: The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) 2011, Issue 4, part of The Cochrane Library. www.thecochranelibrary.com, including the Cochrane Effective Practice and Organisation of Care (EPOC) Group Specialised Register (searched 26 May 2011); MEDLINE In-Process & Other Non-Indexed Citations May 24, 2011 (searched 26 May 2011); MEDLINE, Ovid (1948 to May week 2 2011) (searched 26 May 2011); EMBASE, Ovid (1980 to 2011 week 20) (searched 26 May 2011); Science Citation Index and Social Sciences Citation Index, ISIWeb of Science (1975 to present) (searched 04 December 2009); LILACS (searched January 2010); and AIM (December 2009) (searched 18 December 2009). Selection criteria Randomized controlled trials, non-randomized controlled trials, controlled before-and-after studies and interrupted-time-series studies. Dual practice was defined as holding more than one job. Studies for inclusion were those focusing on interventions to manage dual practice among health professionals employed in the public health sector.