A narrative review of pharmacy workforce challenges in Indonesia

Meilianti, Sherly and Smith, Felicity and Fauziyyah, Afina Nur and Masyitah, Nisa and Kristianto, Franciscus and Ernawati, Desak Ketut and Naya, Rasta and Bates, Ian (2025) A narrative review of pharmacy workforce challenges in Indonesia. Human Resources for Health, 23 (10). ISSN 1478-4491

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Abstract

Background Developing a skilled and motivated pharmacy workforce is imperative for strengthening healthcare sys- tems. This narrative review examines challenges faced by Indonesian pharmacists in practice and identifies strategies and initiatives that have been implemented to support workforce development in Indonesia. Method A systematic search of three databases (PubMed, EBSCO, and OVID) was conducted to identify research articles published from database inception to 30 June 2022. Data were synthesised narratively and mapped to a mul- tidimensional healthcare workforce framework. Result Forty studies were included, revealing four interrelated themes of workforce challenges: (1) personal chal- lenges, (2) workplace conditions, (3) societal contribution and recognition; and (4) regulatory aspects. Strategies identified include professional guidelines, accreditation systems, and competency-based training programmes. Conclusion The review indicates a need for Indonesian pharmacists to enhance their competencies to provide high-quality services. A multi-sectoral approach is recommended to address challenges. Providing decent working conditions for pharmacists in conjunction with workplace accreditation can support best practices of pharmaceutical care and ensure patient safety

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Pharmacists; Workforce development; Narrative review; Workforce challenge
Subjects:	R Medicine > RS Pharmacy and materia medica
Divisions:	Faculty of Pharmacy > Department of Pharmacy
Depositing User:	Fransciscus Cahyo Kristianto
Date Deposited:	30 Jul 2025 03:28
Last Modified:	30 Jul 2025 03:28
URI:	http://repository.ubaya.ac.id/id/eprint/49193

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