Healthcare managerial challenges in rural and underserved areas: A Review

Oloruntoba Babawarun 1, *, Chioma Anthonia Okolo 2, Jeremiah Olawumi Arowoogun 3, Adekunle Oyeyemi Adeniyi 4 and Rawlings Chidi 5

1 Global Future Redemption Empowerment Foundation, Nigeria.
2 Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria.
3 Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited Lagos, Nigeria.
⁴ United Nations Population Fund, Sri Lanka.
⁵ Parkville MO & North Kansas City Hospital, US state.
 
Review
World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2024, 17(02), 323–330.
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjbphs.2024.17.2.0087
Publication history: 
Received on 13 January 2024; revised on 19 February 2024; accepted on 22 February 2024
 
Abstract: 
This paper reviews the managerial challenges and strategies for improving healthcare in rural and underserved areas. It explores healthcare managers' unique obstacles, including resource allocation, staffing, infrastructure development, technology integration, policy compliance, and community engagement. Through a comprehensive literature review, the paper identifies effective strategies such as innovative human resource management, financial sustainability models, operational efficiencies, technological advancements, policy reforms, and community-based approaches. The analysis emphasizes the importance of adaptability, local context consideration, and stakeholder involvement in implementing these strategies. The paper concludes with a call to action for continued research, policy reform, and collaborative efforts to address the systemic challenges in rural healthcare management, aiming to enhance access, quality, and equity in healthcare services for rural and underserved populations.
 
Keywords: 
Rural Healthcare Management; Healthcare Challenges; Innovative Strategies; Technology Integration; Community Engagement
 
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