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Staff support for the Health Service Executive (HSE) global health programme
Irish Medical Journal
|April 25, 2014
Summary
A survey of Health Service Executive (HSE) staff revealed significant interest in the Global Health programme (GHP). Most respondents desired active participation, highlighting key elements for successful international healthcare partnerships.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- International Health Partnerships
- Healthcare Collaboration
Background:
- The Health Service Executive (HSE) Global Health programme (GHP) facilitates partnerships between Irish and developing world healthcare institutions.
- Assessing staff interest is crucial for the GHP's successful implementation and engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To gauge the level of interest among HSE staff regarding participation in the Global Health programme (GHP).
- To identify key themes and requirements for establishing effective international healthcare partnerships.
Main Methods:
- A web-based survey was distributed to Health Service Executive (HSE) staff.
- 1,028 responses were collected and analyzed to determine interest levels and identify important partnership factors.
Main Results:
- A substantial majority of respondents (69.3%) expressed a desire for active participation in the GHP.
- Medical professionals constituted the largest respondent group (27.7%).
- Key themes for successful partnerships included reciprocal staff exchange, joint research, preventing "brain drain," and leveraging internet connectivity.
Conclusions:
- There is strong support and interest among HSE staff for the Global Health programme (GHP).
- Essential components for successful GHP initiatives involve mutual exchange, collaborative research, and sustainable institutional links.
- The findings indicate a positive reception to the GHP, with minimal negative feedback received.
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