Forecasting the regional distribution and sufficiency of physicians in Japan with a coupled system dynamics—geographic information system model

Forecasting the regional distribution and sufficiency of physicians in Japan with a coupled system dynamics—geographic information system model

Abstract Background In Japan, the shortage of physicians has been recognized as a major medical issue. In our previous study, we reported that the absolute shortage will be resolved in the long term, but maldistribution among specialties will persist. To address regional shortage, several Japanese m...

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Main Authors: Tomoki Ishikawa, Kensuke Fujiwara, Hisateru Ohba, Teppei Suzuki, Katsuhiko Ogasawara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:Human Resources for Health
Subjects:
Forecasting
Physicians
Physician shortage
Maldistribution
System dynamics
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12960-017-0238-8

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