Causes and effects of hospital nursing shortages to consider potential feedback effects: an umbrella review
Overall, this study contributes to existing academic literature and practical policymaking by identifying evidence that nursing shortages may be self-reinforcing. Through proactive intervention to restrain the growth of workforce shortages, policymakers can support the welfare of healthcare service users and nurses themselves.
Authors
- Sara Allin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0579-8985)
- David Jones (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2611-4626)
Institutions
- Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CA)
- Public Health Ontario (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Human Resources for Health
- Published
- 2025-11-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12960-025-01028-w
- Primary Topic
- Nursing education and management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- University of Toronto