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  11. Perceptions And Reintegration Experiences Of Albanian Health Care Staff Returning From Abroad

Perceptions and Reintegration Experiences of Albanian Health Care Staff Returning from Abroad

Vasilika Prifti1,2, Aurela Saliaj2, Sonila Qirko1,2

  • 1Faculty of Medicine, Transilvania University of Brasov, 500036 Brasov, Romania.

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Returning healthcare professionals bring valuable skills but face reintegration challenges in Albania. Policies are needed to support their employment and optimize contributions to the national health system.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Workforce Studies
  • Migration and Health

Background:

  • International healthcare staff migration impacts low- and middle-income countries.
  • Limited research exists on the reintegration experiences of returning healthcare professionals.
  • Albania faces health workforce shortages, making returnee integration crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the perceptions and reintegration experiences of healthcare workers returning to Albania.
  • To identify motivations for return and challenges faced by these professionals.
  • To inform policy development for optimizing the contribution of returning healthcare workers.

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  • Mixed-methods approach utilizing quantitative questionnaires (n=24) and qualitative semi-structured interviews.
Keywords:
challengescontributionhealth care personnelmigration

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  • Thematic analysis applied to qualitative data following Braun and Clarke's framework.
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    • Primary return motivations included family (41.7%) and professional challenges abroad (33.3%).
    • Over half (54.2%) found immediate employment; others faced delays or non-professional roles.
    • Returnees perceived positive contributions (91.7%) despite challenges like low wages and bureaucratic obstacles.

    Conclusions:

    • Returning healthcare professionals possess valuable skills but encounter significant reintegration barriers in Albania.
    • Addressing delayed employment, low wages, and inadequate infrastructure is essential.
    • Policies supporting foreign qualification recognition and employment are critical for leveraging returnee expertise.
    reasons for returning