Policy implementation and financial incentives for nurses in South Africa: a case study on the occupation-specific dispensation

References

• Buykx P, Humphreys J, Wakerman J, Pashen D. Systematic review of effective retention incentives for health workers in rural and remote areas: towards evidence-based policy. Aust J Rural Health. 2010; 18: 102–9.10.3402/gha.v6i0.19289.
   Google Scholar
• Willis-Shattuck M, Bidwell P, Thomas S, Wyness L, Blaauw D, Ditlopo P. Motivation and retention of health workers in developing countries: a systematic review. BMC Health Serv Res. 2008; 8: 247.10.3402/gha.v6i0.19289.
   Google Scholar
• Dolea C, Stormont L, Braichet J. Evaluated strategies to increase attraction and retention of health workers in remote and rural areas. Bull World Health Organ. 2010; 88: 379–85.10.3402/gha.v6i0.19289.
   Google Scholar
• International Council of Nurses, International Hospital Federation, International Pharmaceutical Federation, World Confederation for Physical Therapy, World Dental Federation, World Medical Association. Guidelines: incentives for health professionals. Geneva: ICN. 2008.
   Google Scholar
• Rigoli F, Dussault G. The interface between health sector reform and human resources in health. Hum Resour Health. 2003; 1: 9.10.3402/gha.v6i0.19289.
   Google Scholar
• Gerston LN. Public policy making: process and principles. 2nd ed. M.E. Sharpe. New York NY, 2004
   Google Scholar
• Hogwood B, Gunn L. Policy analysis for the real world. Oxford University Press. New York NY, 1984
   Google Scholar
• Barret SM. Implementation studies: time for a revival? Personal reflections on 20 years of implementation studies. Public Adm. 2004; 82: 249–62.10.3402/gha.v6i0.19289.
   Google Scholar
• Lund C, Kleintjes S, Campbell-Hall V, Mjadu S, Petersen I, Bhana A, et al.. Mental health policy development and implementation in South Africa: a situation analysis. Phase 1 country report. Mental Health and Poverty Project. Cape TownSouth Africa, 2008
   Google Scholar
• Kleintjes S, Lund C, Swartz L, Flisher A. The MHaPP Research Programme Consortium. Mental health care user participation in mental health policy development and implementation in South Africa. Int Rev Psychiatry. 2010; 22: 568–77.10.3402/gha.v6i0.19289.
   Google Scholar
• Draper CE, Lund C, Kleintjes S, Funk M, Omar M, Flisher AJ, et al.. Mental health policy in South Africa: development process and content. Health Policy Plan. 2009; 25: 342–56.10.3402/gha.v6i0.19289.
   Google Scholar
• Stack L, Hlela K. Enhancing policy implementation: lessons from the health sector. Centre for Policy Studies. Johannesburg, 2002
   Google Scholar
• Wouters E, van Rensburg HCJ, Meulemans H. The National Strategic Plan of South Africa: what are the prospects of success after the repeated failure of previous AIDS policy. Health Policy Plan. 2010; 25: 171–85.10.3402/gha.v6i0.19289.
   Google Scholar
• Khosa MMTowards effective delivery: synthesis report on the project entitled “Closing the gap between policy and implementation in South Africa”. Research Report Series No. 98. Centre for Policy Studies. Johannesburg, 2003
   Google Scholar
• Schneider H, Stein J. Implementing AIDS policy in post-apartheid South Africa. Soc Sci Med. 2001; 52: 723–31.10.3402/gha.v6i0.19289.
   Google Scholar
• Haynes RA. Monitoring the impact of Municipal Health Services (MHS) policy implementation in South Africa. Health Systems Trust. Durban, 2005
   Google Scholar
• Rispel LC, de Sousa CA, Molomo BG. Can social inclusion policies reduce health inequalities in sub-Saharan Africa? – A rapid policy appraisal. J Health Popul Nutr. 2009; 27: 492–504.10.3402/gha.v6i0.19289.
   Google Scholar
• Walker L, Gilson L. We are bitter but we are satisfied: nurses as street level bureaucrats in South Africa. Soc Sci Med. 2004; 59: 1251–61.10.3402/gha.v6i0.19289.
   Google Scholar
• Ditlopo P, Blaauw D, Bidwell P, Thomas S. Analyzing the implementation of the rural allowance in hospital in North West province, SA. J Public Health. 2011; 32: 14.
   Google Scholar
• Iipinge S, Dambisya YM, Loewenson R, Chimbari M, Ndetei D, Munga M, et al.Policies and incentives for health workers retention in east and southern Africa: learning from country research. Harare: University of Namibia, Training and Research Support Centre, University of Limpopo, EQUINET, ECSA-HC, EQUINET Discussion Paper 78. 2009.
   Google Scholar
• Gilson L, Erasmus E. Supporting the retention of HRH: SADC policy context. Centre for Health Policy. Johannesburg, 2005
   Google Scholar
• Republic of South Africa. Labour Relations Act (Act 66 of 1995). ; 1995. Available from: http://www.labour.gov.za/downloads/legislation/acts/labour-relations/Act%20-%20Labour%20Relations.doc [cited 30 October 2009]..
   Google Scholar
• PHSDSBC. Agreement on implementation of an occupational specific dispensation for nurses, Resolution 3 of 2007. ; 2007.
   Google Scholar
• Department of Public Service and Administration. Implementation of the occupational specific dispensation (OSD) for the occupations professional nurse, staff nurse and nursing assistant in the public service. Pretoria: Department of Public Service and Administration. 2007. http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/documents/rp/2007/0SD/18_2_p_24_10_2007.pdf.
   Google Scholar
• IST Report. Review of health overspending and macro-assessment of the public health system in South Africa. Pretoria: Department of Health. 2009.
   Google Scholar
• Ditlopo P, Blaauw D. The impact of human resource interventions on the motivation and retention of health professionals in South Africa. The Centre for Health Policy, University of the Witwatersrand. Johannesburg, 2010
   Google Scholar
• Hogwood B, Gunn L. Why “perfect implementation” is unattainable. The policy process. Hill MPrentice Hall/Harvester Wheatsheaf. HarlowUK, 1997; 217.
   Google Scholar
• Department of Health. Statement by the Minister on Health on progress in the implementation of the occupational specific dispensation for nurses. Bloemfontein: Department of Health.14 December2007. http://www.doh.gov.za/show.php?id=2148.
   Google Scholar
• Department of Health. Statement by the Minister of Health at the signing of a collective agreement on occupational specific dispensation for nurses. Centurion: Department of Health.14 September2007. http://www.doh.gov.za/show.php?id=1814.
   Google Scholar
• Treatment Action Campaign. OSD implementation disrupting health budgeting – TAC/PSAM. Policyweb. ; 23 March 2010. http://politicsweb.co.za/politicsweb/view/politicsweb/en/page7165/?oid=16757.
   Google Scholar
• Green J, Thorogood N. Qualitative methods for health research. Sage. London, 2004
   Google Scholar
• Gray A. Occupation-specific dispensation: an exercise in bad faith negotiations or promise for the future?. S Afr Pharm J. 2009; 52–6. 76(10)
   Google Scholar
• Hill M. The policy process. Prentice Hall/Harvester Wheatsheaf. HarlowUK, 1997
   Google Scholar
• Robertson-Wilson JE, Levesque L. Ontario's daily physical activity policy for elementary schools: is everything in place for success?. Can J Public Health. 2009; 100: 125–9.
   Google Scholar
• Department of Health. Nursing compact: national nursing summit. National nursing summit on reconstructing and revitalising the nursing profession for a long and healthy life for all South Africans. Sandton: Sandton Convention Centre. 2011.
   Google Scholar
• Pillay Y. The problems and promises of decentralisation of health services – a commentary. S Afr Med J. 1995; 85: 238–40.
   Google Scholar
• Jeppsson ADecentralization and National Health Policy implementation in Uganda - A problematic process. LundSweden: Malmo University Hospital. 2004.
   Google Scholar
• Warwick DP. Bitter pills: population policies and their implementation in eight developing countries. Cambridge University Press. Cambridge, 1982
   Google Scholar