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The nursing workforce in Kuwait to the year 2020
K F Al-Jarallah1, M A A Moussa, S K Hakeem
1Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialization (KIMS), Kuwait, Kuwait.
International Nursing Review
|February 26, 2009
Summary
Kuwait faces a declining number of native nurses, impacting healthcare quality. Increasing the supply of indigenous nurses is crucial for effective, culturally competent care in Kuwait
Area of Science:
- Healthcare workforce analysis
- Nursing supply and demand
- Population health trends
Background:
- Kuwait's healthcare system faces challenges from population growth, economic shifts, and facility expansion.
- Emerging variables impact the balance of nurse supply and demand in Kuwait.
Purpose of the Study:
- To project the future demand for nurses in Kuwait.
- Forecasting nurse demand for 2007-2020 using historical data from 1994-2006.
Main Methods:
- Population projections based on average annual natural increase rates (1994-2006).
- Nurse demand projections utilizing average nurse-to-population ratios (1994-2006).
Main Results:
- Kuwaiti indigenous nurses are decreasing by 3.3% annually.
- A significant and widening gap exists between native and migrant nurses.
- In 2006, native nurses comprised only 6.6% of the workforce, potentially affecting care quality due to cultural barriers.
Conclusions:
- Increasing the supply of indigenous nurses is essential for effective healthcare delivery in Kuwait.
- Enhancing recruitment and retention of native nurses and students is key.
- Addressing cultural and linguistic barriers is vital for quality patient care.
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