Open Access<p>Clinical Leadership as an Agent for Change: A Health System Improvement Intervention in Curaçao</p>
Author(s) -
Jamiu O Busari,
Huriye Yaldiz,
Rijk O. B. Gans,
Ashley J. Duits
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of multidisciplinary healthcare
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.65
H-Index - 30
ISSN - 1178-2390
DOI - 10.2147/jmdh.s262415
Subject(s) - health care , multidisciplinary approach , teamwork , nursing , intervention (counseling) , medicine , leadership development , resource (disambiguation) , healthcare system , medical education , focus group , psychology , knowledge management , public relations , business , management , political science , computer network , marketing , computer science , law , economics
The healthcare system in Curaçao is complex, fragmented, and poorly organized and typifies a system in a resource-limited environment. Deficits in competencies and local cultural barriers are factors that hinder sustainable healthcare in such settings and a failure to meet WHO sustainable development goals. This study reports the potential cost-effectiveness and improved health outcomes of the first stage of a healthcare improvement project. The intervention, which is a multidisciplinary team-based leadership training program (MLP), reflects a promising strategy to tackle local healthcare needs.