Abstract
In-service nurse mentoring is increasingly seen as a way to strengthen the quality of health care in rural areas, where healthworkers are scarce. Despite this, the evidence base for designing large-scale programs remains relatively thin. In this capacity-building article, we reflect on the limited evidence that exists and introduce features of the world’s largest program, run by CARE-India since 2015. Detail on the mechanics of large-scale programs is often missing from empirical research studies, but is a crucial aspect of organizational learning and development. Moreover, by focusing on the complex ways in which capacity-building is being institutionalized through an embedded model of in-service mentorship, this article bridges research and practice. We point to a number of areas that require further research as well as considerations for program managers designing comparable workforce strengthening programs. With careful planning and cross-national policy learning, we propose that in-service nurse mentoring may offer a cost-effective and appropriate workforce development approach in a variety of settings.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 1823101 |
Journal | Global health action |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 31 2020 |
Keywords
- Human resources for health
- India
- mentoring
- quality of care
- rural health
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health Policy
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health