The return of Chinese nurses from overseas (2009–2023): a mixed-method study on influencing factors
This study provides the first comprehensive analysis of Chinese nurses returning from abroad, revealing that nearly 30% returned, mainly due to family considerations. More skilled nurses, with international licenses and higher incomes, tend to stay abroad. Most of these returning nurses secure employment in private hospitals, while reintegration into public hospitals proves challenging. The study indicates the potential to leverage returning nurses' global expertise to enhance China's healthcare system.
Authors
- Jushuang Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5906-0265)
- Huaping Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4042-6044)
- Xinyi Liao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8190-070X)
- Chun Hao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9881-6504)
- Mengdie Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4507-4866)
- Ling Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8964-6454)
- Chunli Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6688-2785)
- Jun Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4538-9967)
- Mengqi Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3894-5651)
- Shuting Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3438-1588)
- Lili Fu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6691-699X)
- Lina Yi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1122-6999)
Institutions
- Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HK)
- Sun Yat-sen University (CN)
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College (CN)
- Peking University (CN)
- National Health and Family Planning Commission (CN)
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital (CN)
- Peking University People's Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Globalization and Health
- Published
- 2025-11-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12992-025-01157-w
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.52