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284 gap statements mined from Global Health Workforce Issues papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 2,324 papers on the topic — drawn mostly from each paper's own stated research gap, future-work, challenge and limitation notes, and its abstract. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one.

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  • Recognizing that degree programs alone are insufficient, the Health Services Academy, UNFPA, Burnet Institute, and the Ministry of Health established an enabling ecosystem that links ICM-aligned Bachelor of Midwifery education—incorporating crisis SRH and climate resilience—with national Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) system strengthening.

    Beyond Midwifery Education: Building an Enabling Ecosystem for Midwifery Workforce in Pakistan · 2026 · DOI

  • However, among the studies that have looked at the experiences of migrant nurses, the challenges and experiences of Ghanaian nurses in Barbados have not been explored.

    Beyond Borders: Exploring the Experiences and Challenges of Ghanaian Nurses in Barbados Through Video‐Based Analysis · 2025 · DOI

  • Future research is needed to understand the influence of regionality and place on health academics’ career trajectories.

    Health academics’ sustainable careers are essential for sustaining a regional, rural and remote healthcare workforce · 2025 · DOI

  • Policy responses and interventions span governance, organisational, and professional realms, although with weaknesses in the implementation of policies and a systematic lack of data and evaluation.

    The primary healthcare workforce crisis: a comparative assessment of the European region · 2024 · DOI

  • The COVID-19 pandemic further exacerbated the gap between people and health services, yet a commonly agreed definition of medical deserts was lacking.

    Defining medical deserts—an international consensus-building exercise · 2024 · DOI

  • This study is also limited by the extent to which information from a single one-hour virtual panel webinar can be retained. Moreover, limited data is available on strategies to support IMGs’ transitioning into their host countries.

    Quantitative Analysis of a Program Director Panel for International Medical Graduates Applying to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency: A Pilot Study on Self-Perceived Knowledge and Confidence · 2026 · DOI

  • The study lacks specifics about the immigration status of physicians and nurses from banned countries. The study cannot evaluate potential causal impacts of the ban. Not all health care workers who immigrate to the US will work clinically in the country.

    Immigration Ban and the US Health Care Workforce · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on the impact of the immigration ban on the US healthcare workforce. Prior research has not examined the relationship between the immigration ban and the US healthcare workforce.

    Immigration Ban and the US Health Care Workforce · 2026 · DOI

  • The limited scale of special medical student programs. The lack of primary-care-oriented elements in the training of non-specialist talents. The low professional identity and weak willingness to serve at the grassroots level among special medical students.

    Aligning Vocational Health Education with Rural Revitalization: Strategies for Grassroots Talent Cultivation in Medical and Health Colleges · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on the relationship between the rural revitalization strategy and primary medical and health services. There is a gap in the cultivation of primary health talents in medical and health vocational colleges.

    Aligning Vocational Health Education with Rural Revitalization: Strategies for Grassroots Talent Cultivation in Medical and Health Colleges · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of adequate healthcare facilities in Indonesia's archipelagic region. The need for community-based healthcare strategies tailored for geographically isolated populations.

    Indonesia’s Archipelagic Healthcare: Lessons From Sumenep Regency in Promotion, Prevention, and Overcoming Disparity · 2026 · DOI

  • High altitude has negative influence on the health of shift workers. Limited access to medical care in remote areas. Need for special training for medical specialists working at remote industrial sites.

    Current trends of preparation of medical specialists at the remote industrial facilities in the Kyrgyz Republic · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of comprehensive national overview of the sociodemographic characteristics and comparisons with non-migrant healthcare workers in Australia. Most existing literature on migrant healthcare workers in high-income countries highlights common migration-related challenges, without addressing how specific sociodemographic factors may influence health.

    The health of Australian migrants working in health sectors: findings from the 2021 Australian Census · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to address the challenges facing the healthcare system in Latvia.

    Balancing Doctor Mobility and Public Health Delivery: Human Resources for Health in Latvia · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a shortage of allied health professionals in rural and remote areas, with limited access to formal education and training in rural generalist practice. There is a need for evidence on the effectiveness of training programs for allied health professionals in rural and remote areas.

    A retrospective study evaluating outcomes of the Allied Health Rural Generalist Training Positions in the Queensland public health system · 2026 · DOI

  • Japan's 2024 physician work‐style reform introduced legally binding limits on physicians’ working hours, but its impact on education and workforce sustainability in pediatric hematology–oncology (PHO) remains unclear.

    Impact of Japan's 2024 Physician Work‐Style Reform on Pediatric Hematology–Oncology: Educational Implications in a 2‐Year Survey · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should examine individual-level links between selection data and subsequent training outcomes and evaluate whether more structured interviews, explicit scoring criteria, and interviewer calibration improve 427 the fairness and usefulness of resident selection.

    Resident Physician Selection Practices and Professionalism-Related Difficulties in Japan: A Nationwide Cross-sectional Survey · 2026 · DOI

  • As transplantation and cellular therapy expand, so must the transplant infectious diseases (TID) workforce; yet little is known about regional or national TID work standards for the existing workforce.

    Transplant Infectious Diseases Work Standards—Results From a Mid‐Atlantic Regional Survey · 2026 · DOI

  • In reference to the preceding conclusions, the succeeding recommendations are advised.

    Navigating The Healthcare Landscape: Lived Experiences of Filipino Workers Accessing Insurance and Medical Services in Japan · 2026 · DOI

  • The impact of plan terminations on beneficiaries in rural areas is a concern. The availability of alternative plans for beneficiaries who lose their coverage is a key issue.

    Medicare Advantage Plans Leaving Some Markets · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited access to otolaryngologic care in rural areas. Disparities in otolaryngologist distribution between metropolitan and non-metropolitan jurisdictions. The unique division of Virginia into 95 counties and 38 independent cities.

    Accessibility of Otolaryngology Care in Virginia: A Geospatial Workforce Analysis · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited transportation options for patients requiring specialized care.

    Indonesia’s Archipelagic Healthcare: Lessons From Sumenep Regency in Promotion, Prevention, and Overcoming Disparity · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited access to formal education and training in rural generalist practice. Limited opportunities for promotion or career progression in rural and remote areas. Perceived risk of deskilling in rural and remote areas.

    A retrospective study evaluating outcomes of the Allied Health Rural Generalist Training Positions in the Queensland public health system · 2026 · DOI

  • The problem of medical staff shortage at the regional level is a significant threat to healthcare. The current employment support system for medical higher education institution graduates is not effective in anchoring qualified specialists in the region.

    Improvement of the employment system for the graduates of medical higher education institutions as a means to overcome staff shortage in the regional healthcare · 2026 · DOI

  • This study fills a gap in the expatriate workforce literature by providing empirical insights from the underexplored context of the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia.

    Expatriate health care workers in Saudi Arabia: Exploring workforce integration, advantages, and challenges in a globalized health care system · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) The lack of primary-care-oriented elements in the training of non-specialist talents (“Aligning Vocational Health Education with Rural Revitalization: Strategies for…”, 2026); (2) The lack of adequate healthcare facilities in Indonesia's archipelagic region (“Indonesia’s Archipelagic Healthcare: Lessons From Sumenep Regency in Promotion,…”, 2026); (3) There is a lack of comprehensive national overview of the sociodemographic characteristics and comparisons with non-migrant healthcare workers in Australia (“The health of Australian migrants working in health sectors: findings from the…”, 2026); (4) There is a need for evidence on the effectiveness of training programs for allied health professionals in rural and remote areas (“A retrospective study evaluating outcomes of the Allied Health Rural Generalist…”, 2026); (5) Japan's 2024 physician work‐style reform introduced legally binding limits on physicians’ working hours, but its impact on education and workforce sustainability in pediatric hematology–oncology (PHO) remains unclear (“Impact of Japan's 2024 Physician Work‐Style Reform on Pediatric…”, 2026). 284 gap statements have been mined from Global Health Workforce Issues papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 2,324 papers on the topic; the gaps come from whichever of those papers state one. They are mostly the research gaps the authors state and the papers' abstracts, plus future-work, limitations and challenges passages. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one, so you can read the original claim in context.

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