WHY NURSES AND DOCTORS MOVE TO SAUDI ARABIA: REASONS THAT MAKE THEM WANT TO WORK THERE
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Getting started Even though a lot of nurses and doctors move to Saudi Arabia, not many studies have looked into what makes them want to work in the Middle East and Saudi Arabia. This qualitative study looks at what makes nurses and doctors want to work in hospitals in Saudi Arabia. Methods: Focus groups were used in a qualitative study design. Eighty-three doctors and nurses from two government hospitals took part. The Results From the 10 focus groups, five themes were found: rewards, requirements for getting a job, faith, the role of family and friends, and changing work environments. In conclusion As time goes on and the need for foreign healthcare workers changes, health managers should plan ahead for the state of healthcare.
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