Lacunae in Healthcare for Poor and Disabled Patients: Evidence from Gaps in Skills of Nurses and Corporate Governance

Author:Anwara Begum

Abstract:
Service of nurses is critical in healthcare. Literature review reveals that nursing standards are low and access to their services, proved onerous for poor patients in the south and south Asian countries, especially during COVID-19. Abject situation of nurses and their need for further education, training was urgently needed. The primary reason behind this gap in care is lack of proper education, training and absence of caring attitude of nurses. Nursing profession, especially in Bangladesh, is deemed tiresome and the overall perception of this job has deteriorated due to influence of culture, religion and other socio-economic factors. The objective of this study is to comprehend the difficulties poor patients encounter due to the skill’s gap and low education of nurses. This phenomenon was universally experienced in many countries. A mixed method study was conducted. Triangulation of information tallying 350 responses, was duly collated, and all questionnaires were administered following ethical acquiescence of respondents. Fifty-six interviews of patients using google form was conducted. Plus, face-to-face qualitative interviews of 15 patients who suffered from Corona and 15 stakeholders’ interviews were carried out, with the aim of informing more sensitive policy for men, women and children and those with disability. Another quantitative survey comprising of 171 nurses, 32 Key Informants and 15 doctors were also done. The evidence of gaps in skills and education of nurses and negative impact on services, truly solicits sensitive policy intervention and training, for remedial measures.

Keywords:Healthcare, Nurses, Skills-Gap, Education, Poor Patients, Disabled.

DOI:10.46333/ijtc/13/1/4

International Journal of Trade & Commerce (Vol: 13 Issue:1)