While many countries enjoy the benefits of modern healthcare systems and social and economic policies that improve life expectancy, many countries still have high maternal and infant mortality rates, struggle with infectious diseases, and face critical human resource shortages in healthcare. Human Resources in Healthcare, Health Informatics and Healthcare Systems addresses two major problems that threaten the health of the human race. The first of which is the lack of human resources in healthcare. We need to ensure that we have an adequate number of healthcare professionals who are highly motivated and properly trained. Furthermore, we need to ensure that they have the latest health technology at their disposal, which is the second major issue facing the world today. The world’s most respected scholars and practitioners describe their experiences and propose possible theoretical and practical solutions in this relevant and timely handbook.
Stefane M. Kabene is a full professor of Management at the School of Advanced Studies in Public Health in Rennes and Paris, France. He is also the Associate Director of the Institute of Management and Doctoral Network at the same school. Among other functions, he heads the Executive health MBA (EHMBA) and works closely with the University of North Carolina for the development of The Executive Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH). His research interests are in Management and Leadership of healthcare organizations, Push and Pull factors and migrations of healthcare professionals, Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Teams and Information and Communication Technologies in health. He teaches and gives speeches in the US, Canada and Europe.