OECD Report: Number of Nurses in Türkiye Well Below Average
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According to the OECD's latest report, the number of nurses in the health sector in Türkiye falls far below the organisation's average. The report states that Türkiye has 2.9 nurses per thousand people, while the average across OECD countries is 9.2 nurses per thousand.
Based on these figures, Türkiye's number of nurses corresponds to 31.5 percent of the OECD average. In other words, the nurse ratio in Türkiye is at roughly one-third of the organisation's average. The OECD regularly publishes indicators of this kind to compare the health systems of its member countries.
Nurses are responsible for patient care in hospitals and health centres, for monitoring treatment, and for the smooth functioning of everyday health services. For this reason, the number of nurses is regarded as an important indicator for understanding the quality and accessibility of a country's health services.
In conclusion, the report reveals that the number of nurses in Türkiye is markedly below the OECD average. This picture once again highlights the importance of policies aimed at increasing the number of health workers.
Sources: Kapsam Haber
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