Alicja Domagała
Biographic Data
| ID | 6577445 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Alicja Domagała |
| GIVEN NAMES | Alicja |
| FAMILY NAME | Domagała |
| SIGNATURE | DOMAGAŁA A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Jagiellonian University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6162-1810 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 17 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 17 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
From recruitment to retention of young doctors: A comparative analysis of policies in Poland and the United Kingdom
Addressing Medical Deserts in Europe: Lessons From a Comparative Analysis
BACKGROUND: European countries face a common problem of medical deserts-areas where the population has limited access to healthcare services. OBJECTIVE: This article aims to define medical deserts and provide an in-depth overview of the factors driving desertification and the solutions applied to reduce its negative consequences across six European countries: the Netherlands, Spain, Poland, Croatia, Germany and Ireland. METHODS: Applied methods i…
Immigration of medical personnel from Ukraine to Poland – Context, regulations, and trends
Poland became a receiving country for migrant healthcare professionals due to special geopolitical circumstances. • The war in Ukraine and the simplified employment process for healthcare workers increased the number of immigrants. • To integrate immigrants into the Polish health system, a comprehensive adaptation process should be implemented. The migration of healthcare professionals is common phenomenon and shows upwards trends. Poland, which …
Are Polish doctors ready to start working right after graduation? The 2023 modification to physicians’ postgraduate internship and possible paths forward
New paramedic scope of practice in Poland based on the 2022 reform
Emergency medical systems in the world are mainly based on two main models: the Franco-German System (FGS) and the Anglo-American System (AAS). The characteristic feature of the FGS is the "Stay and Play" principle, while the AAS system is based on the "Scoop and Run" principle. The Polish model is a mix of those two systems mainly based on the work of paramedics. Their scope of operations and powers have changed over time. As a result of the adv…
Competencies of hospital managers – A systematic scoping review
Hospital managers around the world work under constant pressure to adapt their organizations to new challenges and health policy goals. This requires a comprehensive set of competencies. The objective of this scoping review was to identify, map, and systematize the literature on hospital manager competencies. The review involved six steps: (1) defining research questions; (2) identifying relevant literature; (3) selecting publications; (4) data e…
The 2021 plan for hospital care centralization in Poland – When politics overwhelms the policy process
Methods and Tools Used to Estimate the Shortages of Medical Staff in European Countries—Scoping Review
Healthcare workforce (HWF) shortages are the biggest challenges today in healthcare systems. Therefore, it is crucial to forecast the future needs of HWFs in order to plan accordingly. The purpose of this study was to identify, map, and synthesize the tools, methods, and procedures for measuring medical staff deficits in Europe. We used the Arksey and O'Malley scoping review methodology. Based on predefined criteria, 38 publications that were ret…
Emigration from the perspective of Polish health professionals – insights from a qualitative study
The Polish health workforce is facing many problems, including shortages, heavy workload, burnout, and dissatisfaction, which may lead to job emigration, mainly among younger generations. The objective of the article is to explore the reasons, consequences, and circumstances of the emigration of Polish health professionals with a qualitative approach. We have conducted semi-structured interviews with 15 practicing health professionals, exploring …
Factors Affecting Migration Intentions of Polish Physiotherapists and Students of Physiotherapy—A Cross-Sectional Study
The phenomenon of professional migrations in the healthcare sector may exacerbate the problem of health workforce shortages. The scale of migration of medical personnel in Poland is estimated mainly on the certificates issued by the regional chambers confirming qualifications that grant the legal right to practice in other EU countries. Migrations concern also physiotherapists, who are the third largest group of health professionals. However, the…
Exploration of Estimated Emigration Trends of Polish Health Professionals
Urgent implementation of an effective mechanism for monitoring emigration trends is necessary. Furthermore, it is not possible to retain qualified professionals without systemic improvement of working conditions within the Polish healthcare system
Testing the 2017 PHC reform through pilots: Strengthening prevention and chronic care coordination
Numerous official reports have highlighted insufficient provision of preventive services within primary health care (PHC) in Poland. Other identified weaknesses include inappropriate referrals to ambulatory care that contribute to long waiting times for specialist consultations. Since mid-2018, a new model of PHC organization has been piloted and can be seen as an attempt to address some of these weaknesses. It draws on the Primary Health Care Ac…
Financing Healthcare in Central and Eastern European Countries: How Far Are We from Universal Health Coverage
After the fall of communism, the healthcare systems of Central and Eastern European countries underwent enormous transformation, resulting in departure from publicly financed healthcare. This had significant adverse effects on equity in healthcare, which are still evident. In this paper, we analyzed the role of government and households in financing healthcare in eight countries (EU-8): Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovak…
A Multidimensional Questionnaire to Measure Career Satisfaction of Physicians: Validation of the Polish Version of the 4CornerSAT
To study physicians' satisfaction with a multidimensional approach, the 4CornerSAT questionnaire to measure the career satisfaction of physicians was conceptualized in English and later adapted into Polish. In this study, we aimed to test the reliability and validity of the adapted 4CornerSAT questionnaire in Poland and confirm its the tetra-dimensional structure. In 2018, physicians working in 15 Polish hospitals were invited to participate in a…
Good practices in health promotion for older people – Significance for evidence in health policy
This article is devoted to convincing policy makers to use good practices in encouraging older people to pursue adequate and effective health policies. Long-term scientific research focused on the effects of health promotion programmes is rarely undertaken, although its scope is still expanding. At the same time, it is strongly desirable to form health policy based on scientific evidence. In this situation, an indication of good practices charact…
Exploring Satisfaction and Migration Intentions of Physicians in Three University Hospitals in Poland
Career development opportunities and features related to the working environment are the main factors influencing physicians' satisfaction and migration intentions that can be modified at the university hospital level
Satisfaction of Physicians Working in Polish Hospitals—A Cross-Sectional Study
Physician satisfaction is a multidimensional concept associated with numerous factors. The objectives of the study were to evaluate the satisfaction of physicians practicing in hospitals in Poland and to identify factors associated with higher levels of satisfaction. A quantitative, cross-sectional survey of Polish hospitals was conducted between March and June 2018. All doctors working in the hospitals invited to the study were asked to fill in …
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Satisfaction of Physicians Working in Polish Hospitals—A Cross-Sectional Study
Physician satisfaction is a multidimensional concept associated with numerous factors. The objectives of the study were to evaluate the satisfaction of physicians practicing in hospitals in Poland and to identify factors associated with higher levels of satisfaction. A quantitative, cross-sectional survey of Polish hospitals was conducted between March and June 2018. All doctors working in the hospitals invited to the study were asked to fill in …
Exploring Satisfaction and Migration Intentions of Physicians in Three University Hospitals in Poland
Career development opportunities and features related to the working environment are the main factors influencing physicians' satisfaction and migration intentions that can be modified at the university hospital level
A Multidimensional Questionnaire to Measure Career Satisfaction of Physicians: Validation of the Polish Version of the 4CornerSAT
To study physicians' satisfaction with a multidimensional approach, the 4CornerSAT questionnaire to measure the career satisfaction of physicians was conceptualized in English and later adapted into Polish. In this study, we aimed to test the reliability and validity of the adapted 4CornerSAT questionnaire in Poland and confirm its the tetra-dimensional structure. In 2018, physicians working in 15 Polish hospitals were invited to participate in a…
Good practices in health promotion for older people – Significance for evidence in health policy
This article is devoted to convincing policy makers to use good practices in encouraging older people to pursue adequate and effective health policies. Long-term scientific research focused on the effects of health promotion programmes is rarely undertaken, although its scope is still expanding. At the same time, it is strongly desirable to form health policy based on scientific evidence. In this situation, an indication of good practices charact…
Testing the 2017 PHC reform through pilots: Strengthening prevention and chronic care coordination
Numerous official reports have highlighted insufficient provision of preventive services within primary health care (PHC) in Poland. Other identified weaknesses include inappropriate referrals to ambulatory care that contribute to long waiting times for specialist consultations. Since mid-2018, a new model of PHC organization has been piloted and can be seen as an attempt to address some of these weaknesses. It draws on the Primary Health Care Ac…
Financing Healthcare in Central and Eastern European Countries: How Far Are We from Universal Health Coverage
After the fall of communism, the healthcare systems of Central and Eastern European countries underwent enormous transformation, resulting in departure from publicly financed healthcare. This had significant adverse effects on equity in healthcare, which are still evident. In this paper, we analyzed the role of government and households in financing healthcare in eight countries (EU-8): Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovak…
Emigration from the perspective of Polish health professionals – insights from a qualitative study
The Polish health workforce is facing many problems, including shortages, heavy workload, burnout, and dissatisfaction, which may lead to job emigration, mainly among younger generations. The objective of the article is to explore the reasons, consequences, and circumstances of the emigration of Polish health professionals with a qualitative approach. We have conducted semi-structured interviews with 15 practicing health professionals, exploring …
Factors Affecting Migration Intentions of Polish Physiotherapists and Students of Physiotherapy—A Cross-Sectional Study
The phenomenon of professional migrations in the healthcare sector may exacerbate the problem of health workforce shortages. The scale of migration of medical personnel in Poland is estimated mainly on the certificates issued by the regional chambers confirming qualifications that grant the legal right to practice in other EU countries. Migrations concern also physiotherapists, who are the third largest group of health professionals. However, the…
Exploration of Estimated Emigration Trends of Polish Health Professionals
Urgent implementation of an effective mechanism for monitoring emigration trends is necessary. Furthermore, it is not possible to retain qualified professionals without systemic improvement of working conditions within the Polish healthcare system
Competencies of hospital managers – A systematic scoping review
Hospital managers around the world work under constant pressure to adapt their organizations to new challenges and health policy goals. This requires a comprehensive set of competencies. The objective of this scoping review was to identify, map, and systematize the literature on hospital manager competencies. The review involved six steps: (1) defining research questions; (2) identifying relevant literature; (3) selecting publications; (4) data e…
The 2021 plan for hospital care centralization in Poland – When politics overwhelms the policy process
Methods and Tools Used to Estimate the Shortages of Medical Staff in European Countries—Scoping Review
Healthcare workforce (HWF) shortages are the biggest challenges today in healthcare systems. Therefore, it is crucial to forecast the future needs of HWFs in order to plan accordingly. The purpose of this study was to identify, map, and synthesize the tools, methods, and procedures for measuring medical staff deficits in Europe. We used the Arksey and O'Malley scoping review methodology. Based on predefined criteria, 38 publications that were ret…
Are Polish doctors ready to start working right after graduation? The 2023 modification to physicians’ postgraduate internship and possible paths forward
New paramedic scope of practice in Poland based on the 2022 reform
Emergency medical systems in the world are mainly based on two main models: the Franco-German System (FGS) and the Anglo-American System (AAS). The characteristic feature of the FGS is the "Stay and Play" principle, while the AAS system is based on the "Scoop and Run" principle. The Polish model is a mix of those two systems mainly based on the work of paramedics. Their scope of operations and powers have changed over time. As a result of the adv…
Immigration of medical personnel from Ukraine to Poland – Context, regulations, and trends
Poland became a receiving country for migrant healthcare professionals due to special geopolitical circumstances. • The war in Ukraine and the simplified employment process for healthcare workers increased the number of immigrants. • To integrate immigrants into the Polish health system, a comprehensive adaptation process should be implemented. The migration of healthcare professionals is common phenomenon and shows upwards trends. Poland, which …
From recruitment to retention of young doctors: A comparative analysis of policies in Poland and the United Kingdom
Addressing Medical Deserts in Europe: Lessons From a Comparative Analysis
BACKGROUND: European countries face a common problem of medical deserts-areas where the population has limited access to healthcare services. OBJECTIVE: This article aims to define medical deserts and provide an in-depth overview of the factors driving desertification and the solutions applied to reduce its negative consequences across six European countries: the Netherlands, Spain, Poland, Croatia, Germany and Ireland. METHODS: Applied methods i…
Medicine (13 works) · Political science (11 works) · Health care (9 works) · Nursing (9 works) · Global Health Workforce Issues (7 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Business (6 works) · Geography (5 works) · Computer Science (4 works) · Diversity and Career in Medicine (3 works)