scholarly journals Work-related factors affecting the retention of medical officers in the preventive healthcare sector of Sri Lanka

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahendra Arnold ◽  
Dinusha Fernando ◽  
Kapila Wickramanayake ◽  
Palitha Karunapema ◽  
Sepali Wickramatilake ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Preventive Health Services ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Preventive Health ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Work Schedule ◽  
Factors Affecting

Abstract Background: Human resources are the livelihood of all types of organizations. The biggest challenge that organizations are facing today is not only managing these resources but also retaining them. Preventive health sector plays a vital role in the healthcare system. Medical Officers of Health (MOH) are the Medical Officers providing preventive health services in Sri Lanka. This study was carried out to explore the factors affecting retention of Medical Officers of Health in the preventive health sector in Sri Lanka.Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was carried out among Medical Officers of Health in the Colombo district which has 18 MOH Offices with 64 Medical Officers. A pre-tested self-administered questionnaire was used as the study instrument. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis, correlation and regression analysis. Results: Regression analysis showed that all four variables; recognition, work schedule, remuneration and responsibility are positively and significantly correlated with retention of Medical Officers of Health in the preventive health sector. The variable ‘work schedule’ showed the highest impact to the retention of Medical Officers of Health.Conclusions: In order to retain trained Medical Officers of Health in the Sri Lankan preventive health sector, health authorities should address the factors that influence retention. If policy makers fail to address these factors the preventive health services will be negative impact due to shortage of key service providers.

scholarly journals Work related factors affecting the retention of medical officers in the preventive health sector in Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahendra Arnold ◽  
Dinusha Fernando ◽  
Kapila Wickramanayake ◽  
Palitha Karunapema ◽  
Sepali Wickramatilake ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Preventive Health Services ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Preventive Health ◽  
Work Schedule ◽  
Factors Affecting

Abstract Background: Human resources are the livelihood of all types of organizations. The biggest challenge that organizations are facing today is not only managing these resources but also retaining them. Preventive health sector plays a vital role in the healthcare system. Medical Officers of Health (MOH) are the Medical Officers providing preventive health services in Sri Lanka. This study was carried out to explore the factors affecting retention of Medical Officers of Health in the preventive health sector in Sri Lanka.Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was carried out among Medical Officers of Health in the Colombo district which has 18 MOH Offices with 64 Medical Officers. A pre-tested self-administered questionnaire was used as the study instrument. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis, correlation and regression analysis. Results: Of the 74 Medical Officers 64 responded with a response rate of response rate of 86.5%. Regression analysis showed that all four variables; recognition, work schedule, remuneration and responsibility are positively and significantly correlated with retention of Medical Officers of Health in the preventive health sector. The variable ‘work schedule’ showed the highest impact to the retention of Medical Officers of Health.Conclusions: In order to retain trained Medical Officers of Health in the Sri Lankan preventive health sector, health authorities should address the factors that influence retention. If policy makers fail to address these factors the preventive health services will be negative impact due to shortage of key service providers.

scholarly journals Work related factors affecting the retention of medical officers in the preventive health sector in Sri Lanka

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahendra Arnold ◽  
Dinusha Fernando ◽  
Kapila Wickramanayake ◽  
Palitha Karunapema ◽  
Sepali Wickramatilake ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Preventive Health Services ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Preventive Health ◽  
Work Schedule ◽  
Factors Affecting

Abstract Background Human resources are the livelihood of all types of organizations. The biggest challenge that organizations are facing today is not only managing these resources but also retaining them. Preventive health sector plays a vital role in the healthcare system. Medical Officers of Health (MOH) are the Medical Officers providing preventive health services in Sri Lanka. This study was carried out to explore the factors affecting retention of Medical Officers of Health in the preventive health sector in Sri Lanka. Methods A descriptive cross sectional study was carried out among Medical Officers of Health in the Colombo district which has 18 MOH Offices with 64 Medical Officers. A pre-tested self-administered questionnaire was used as the study instrument. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis, correlation and regression analysis. Results Regression analysis showed that all four variables; recognition, work schedule, remuneration and responsibility are positively and significantly correlated with retention of Medical Officers of Health in the preventive health sector. The variable ‘work schedule’ showed the highest impact to the retention of Medical Officers of Health. Conclusions In order to retain trained Medical Officers of Health in the Sri Lankan preventive health sector, health authorities should address the factors that influence retention. If policy makers fail to address these factors the preventive health services will be negative impact due to shortage of key service providers.

scholarly journals Association of Work Related Factors and Retention of Medical Officers of Health (MOH) In the Colombo District, Sri Lanka

2022 ◽  
Vol 04 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
S.M Arnold ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Preventive Health Services ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Preventive Health ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Work Related ◽  
The Government ◽  
Key Staff

Medical Officers are one of the key staff categories in the healthcare service. Globally there is high demand for medical officers and the government as well as private organizations have major task in retaining the services of highly trained and competent medical staff. Preventive health sector plays a vital role in the healthcare system. Medical Officers of Health (MOH) are the Medical Officers providing preventive health services in Sri Lanka. This study was carried out to explore the factors affecting retention of Medical Officers of Health in the preventive health sector in Sri Lanka.

Community Organization to Enhance the Delivery of Preventive Health Services

1989 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 225-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Kinne ◽  
Beti Thompson ◽  
Noel J. Chrisman ◽  
John R. Hanley
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Community Organization ◽  
Preventive Health Services ◽  
Preventive Health

scholarly journals Effects of preventive health services on survival of the elderly living in a community in Osaka, Japan.

1997 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 199-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
N Nakanishi ◽  
K Tatara ◽  
T Tatatorige ◽  
S Murakami ◽  
F Shinsho
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Preventive Health Services ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Preventive Health ◽  
Elderly Living

Assessment of Delivery of Preventive Health Services

1996 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles O. Hershey ◽  
Jurgis Karuza ◽  
Julie Szumigala
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Preventive Health Services ◽  
Preventive Health

scholarly journals Enhancing GDPR compliance through data sensitivity and data hiding tools

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (7) ◽  
pp. 650-666
Author(s):  
Xabier Larrucea ◽  
Micha Moffie ◽  
Dan Mor
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Data Hiding ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Sensitive Information ◽  
Sensitive Data ◽  
Architectural Model ◽  
Data Sensitivity

Since the emergence of GDPR, several industries and sectors are setting informatics solutions for fulfilling these rules. The Health sector is considered a critical sector within the Industry 4.0 because it manages sensitive data, and National Health Services are responsible for managing patients’ data. European NHS are converging to a connected system allowing the exchange of sensitive information cross different countries. This paper defines and implements a set of tools for extending the reference architectural model industry 4.0 for the healthcare sector, which are used for enhancing GDPR compliance. These tools are dealing with data sensitivity and data hiding tools A case study illustrates the use of these tools and how they are integrated with the reference architectural model.

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