Methods and Tools Used to Estimate the Shortages of Medical Staff in European Countries-Scoping Review.

Healthcare workforce (HWF) shortages are the biggest challenges today in healthcare systems. Therefore, it is crucial to forecast the future needs of HWFs in order to plan accordingly. The purpose of this study was to identify, map, and synthesize the tools, methods, and procedures for measuring medical staff deficits in Europe.

Emigration from the perspective of Polish health professionals - insights from a qualitative study.

The Polish health workforce is facing many problems, including shortages, heavy workload, burnout, and dissatisfaction, which may lead to job emigration, mainly among younger generations. The objective of the article is to explore the reasons, consequences, and circumstances of the emigration of Polish health professionals with a qualitative approach. We have conducted semi-structured interviews with 15 practicing health professionals, exploring the perspectives of different professions and different generations.

Exploration of Estimated Emigration Trends of Polish Health Professionals.

Background: Due to the significant staff shortages, emigration of health professionals is one of the key challenges for many healthcare systems.

Objective: The aim of this article is to explore the estimated trends and directions of emigration among Polish health professionals.

Methods: The emigration phenomenon of Polish health professionals is still under-researched and the number of studies in this field is limited.