Paediatric manpower: towards the 21st century
1British Paediatric Association.
Archives of Disease in Childhood
|September 1, 1988
Summary
A national survey assessed paediatric medical staffing in the UK. Findings inform future workforce needs for hospital and community child health services over the next decade.
Area of Science:
- Paediatrics
- Health Services Research
- Medical Workforce Planning
Background:
- The British Paediatric Association (BPA) conducted a national survey to evaluate paediatric medical manpower.
- This survey focused on hospital and community child health services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present and compare survey results for England and Wales with existing Department of Health and Social Security (DHSS) statistics.
- To estimate future paediatric medical manpower requirements over the next 10 years, considering current care trends.
Main Methods:
- National survey of paediatric medical manpower.
- Comparison of survey data with DHSS manpower statistics for England and Wales.
Main Results:
- Presents results of the national survey on paediatric medical manpower in England and Wales.
- Compares survey findings with DHSS manpower statistics.
Conclusions:
- Provides an estimation of paediatric medical manpower requirements for the next decade.
- Highlights the importance of workforce planning in paediatric care based on survey data and trends.
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