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ReviewHuman resources for health2025

A narrative review of pharmacy workforce challenges in Indonesia.

Sherly Meilianti, Felicity Smith, Afina Nur Fauziyyah, Nisa Masyitah, Franciscus Kristianto, Desak Ketut Ernawati, Rasta Naya, Ian Bates

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Review in Human resources for health, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Sherly MeiliantiSchool of Pharmacy, Applied Sciences and Public Health, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK. sherly.meilianti@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0003-4023-0428
Felicity SmithDepartment of Practice and Policy, School of Pharmacy, University College London, 29-39 Brunswick Square, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 1AX, UK.
Afina Nur FauziyyahDepartment of Practice and Policy, School of Pharmacy, University College London, 29-39 Brunswick Square, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 1AX, UK.
Nisa MasyitahDepartment of Practice and Policy, School of Pharmacy, University College London, 29-39 Brunswick Square, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 1AX, UK.
Franciscus KristiantoIndonesian Pharmacists Association, Wijaya Kusuma No. 17, Jatipulo, West Jakarta, Jakarta, 11430, Indonesia.
Desak Ketut ErnawatiIndonesian Pharmacists Association, Wijaya Kusuma No. 17, Jatipulo, West Jakarta, Jakarta, 11430, Indonesia.
Rasta NayaIndonesian Pharmacists Association, Wijaya Kusuma No. 17, Jatipulo, West Jakarta, Jakarta, 11430, Indonesia.
Ian BatesDepartment of Practice and Policy, School of Pharmacy, University College London, 29-39 Brunswick Square, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 1AX, UK.

Funding

Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education S-295/LPDP.3/2017
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDeveloping a skilled and motivated pharmacy workforce is imperative for strengthening healthcare systems. This narrative review examines challenges faced by Indonesian pharmacists in practice and identifies strategies and initiatives that have been implemented to support workforce development in Indonesia.

methodA systematic search of three databases (PubMed, EBSCO, and OVID) was conducted to identify research articles published from database inception to 30 June 2022. Data were synthesised narratively and mapped to a multidimensional healthcare workforce framework.

resultForty studies were included, revealing four interrelated themes of workforce challenges: (1) personal challenges, (2) workplace conditions, (3) societal contribution and recognition; and (4) regulatory aspects. Strategies identified include professional guidelines, accreditation systems, and competency-based training programmes.

conclusionThe review indicates a need for Indonesian pharmacists to enhance their competencies to provide high-quality services. A multi-sectoral approach is recommended to address challenges. Providing decent working conditions for pharmacists in conjunction with workplace accreditation can support best practices of pharmaceutical care and ensure patient safety.

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Health WorkforcePharmaceutical ServicesPharmacistsAccreditationHumansIndonesiaWorkplaceNarrative reviewPharmacistsWorkforce challengeWorkforce development

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PMID39953518
PMCPMC11829446

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