20 research outputs found
Identification of ( - )-armepavine as the major leaf alkaloid of Cryptocarya archboldiana (Lauraceae)
Alkaloids of Zanthoxylum conspersipunctatum (Rutaceae): The structure of a new alkaloid isomeric with protopine
Dihydropyrrolizines. III. Preparation and reactions of derivatives related to pyrrolizidine alkaloids
Metabolism of intraruminally administered [4-14C]formononetic and [4-14C]biochanin a in sheep
Using staffing ratios for workforce planning: evidence on nine allied health professions
Background: Modern healthcare managers are faced with pressure to deliver effective, efficient services within the context of fixed budget constraints. This requires decisions regarding the skill mix of the workforce particularly when staffing new services. One measure used to identify numbers and mix of staff in healthcare settings is workforce ratio. The aim of this study was to identify workforce ratios in nine allied health professions and to identify whether these measures are useful for planning allied health workforce requirements. Method: A systematic literature search using relevant MeSH headings of business, medical and allied health databases and relevant grey literature for the period 2000-2008 was undertaken. Results: Twelve articles were identified which described the use of workforce ratios in allied health services. Only one of these was a staffing ratio linked to clinical outcomes. The most comprehensive measures were identified in rehabilitation medicine. Conclusions: The evidence for use of staffing ratios for allied health practitioners is scarce and lags behind the fields of nursing and medicine