Health workforce skill mix and task shifting in low income countries: a review of recent evidence

• Main Authors: Auh Erica (Author), Sparkes Susan P (Author), Scheffler Richard M (Author), Fulton Brent D (Author), Vujicic Marko (Author), Soucat Agnes (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Health workforce needs-based shortages and skill mix imbalances are significant health workforce challenges. Task shifting, defined as delegating tasks to existing or new cadres with either less training or narrowly tailored training...