Background The study was conducted to explore challenges faced by trained informal
health providers referring individuals with suspected mental disorders for treatment, and …

Introduction Task shifting is a potential solution to the shortage of healthcare personnel in
low/middle-income countries, but contextual factors often dilute its effectiveness. We report …

Background The purpose of the study was to test the hypothesis that strengthening health
systems, through improved leadership and management skills of health teams, can …

Introduction In 2018, South Africa's National Department of Health provided additional
resources for ward-based primary healthcare outreach teams (OT) with support from the US …

Mental health needs and disparities are widespread and have been exacerbated by the
COVID-19 pandemic, with the greatest burden being on marginalized individuals worldwide …

Background To achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC), more health workers are
needed; also critical is supporting optimal performance of existing staff. Integrated human …

This chapter describes the implementation of an intervention targeting over 400 frontline
managers in the public health sector from 2009 to 2014. Evidence is provided of the …

Why is this particularly important in healthcare? As the NHS adjusts to new challenges and
ways of working following the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important that we recognise the …

Effective management and leadership are essential for everyday health system resilience,
but actors charged with these roles are often underprepared and undersupported to perform …