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[Human resources provision for maxillofacial surgery facilities]
A A Kulakov1, V G Butova1, Z A Snurnitzina1
1Central Research Institute of Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery, Moscow, Russia.
Stomatologiia
|February 22, 2018
Summary
Maxillofacial surgeon staffing slightly decreased despite more positions, indicating an 8-10% understaffing rate. This highlights a need for strategic personnel development in maxillofacial surgery.
Area of Science:
- Medical Staffing Trends
- Health Services Research
- Maxillofacial Surgery Workforce Analysis
Background:
- Analyzing medical staff provision is crucial for healthcare system planning.
- Understanding workforce dynamics in specialized fields like maxillofacial surgery is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze key trends in medical staff provision for maxillofacial surgery facilities.
- To identify changes in maxillofacial surgeon staffing levels and related metrics between 2011 and 2015.
Main Methods:
- Trend analysis of staff positions and employed positions.
- Calculation of understaffing rates and part-time worker coefficients.
- Examination of workforce distribution and qualification categories.
Main Results:
- Population provision of maxillofacial surgeons decreased from 0.08 to 0.06 per capita.
- Staff positions increased by 17.22% and employed positions by 15.74%, resulting in an 8-10% understaffing rate.
- Over 93% of surgeons work in hospitals, with 46% holding a qualification category and 97.6% a specialist certificate.
Conclusions:
- A notable understaffing rate exists in maxillofacial surgery despite increased positions.
- Current personnel trends necessitate a revised strategy for training and professional development.
- Strategic workforce planning is required to ensure adequate maxillofacial surgeon provision.
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