ReviewHuman resources for health2025
Mitigating health workforce migration in Romania: policy lessons for Europe.
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5 citing papers in PubMed.
- Self-Reported Training Needs and Continuing-Education Preferences of the School Medicine Workforce in Romania: A National Cross-Sectional Survey.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Dental Students' Perceptions of Workforce Readiness, Career Aspirations and Institutional Support Needs at the Point of Professional Transition: A Cross-Sectional Study in Romania.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Machine Learning-Based Severity Stratification for Smart Preventive Decision Support: Evidence from Measles Surveillance in a Resource-Constrained Region.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Organizational Climate, Ethical Work Environment, and Turnover Intentions Among Healthcare Workers in a Romanian Chronic Care Hospital: A Multidimensional Analysis.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Career commitment and professional satisfaction among Romanian pharmacy graduates: a nationwide cross-sectional survey.Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences : a publication of the Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Societe canadienne des sciences pharmaceutiques · 2026Article
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Abstract
Health workforce migration is an important challenge for healthcare systems across Europe, with Romania facing one of the most significant impacts following its accession into the European Union. This article examines the trends, drivers, and consequences of health workforce migration in Romania, particularly physicians and nurses, explores policy interventions aimed at mitigating its effects and assesses their effectiveness. The analysis highlights the strategies employed to retain and attract healthcare workers, including financial incentives, regulatory reforms, and expanded educational opportunities. The study shows a two-thirds reduction in the annual migration of Romanian doctors to mainly countries of the WHO European Region, decreasing from 1532 in 2012 to just 461 in 2021, demonstrating the significant impact of policy interventions on workforce retention. While these interventions have successfully increased the overall number of health professionals in Romania and reduced overseas migration, challenges remain in ensuring equitable distribution and addressing workforce shortages in key specialties and occupations. Romania's experience offers valuable lessons for other European countries facing similar challenges and offers policy lessons for addressing one of Europe's most pressing healthcare priorities.
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