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https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.65241/wh.9.1.2
Health workforce and care strategy for the future of Europe: Outcomes from the two-day Brussels meeting and EU parliament dialogue
Kristian Civka
orcid.org/0009-0009-3015-7897
; Klinički bolnički centar zagreb, Zagreb, Hrvatska; Zdravstveno veleučilište Zagreb, Zagreb, Hrvatska
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Alessandro Stievano
; Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
Patrizia Burga
; University Hospital of Padova, Padova, Italy
Ber Oomen
; European Specialist Nurses Organization
Jose Luis Gomez
; Becton Dickinson
Adriano Friganovic
; Klinički bolnički centar zagreb, Zagreb, Hrvatska; Zdravstveno veleučilište Zagreb, Zagreb, Hrvatska; Fakultet zdravstvenih studija Sveučilišta u Rijeci
* Dopisni autor.
Sažetak
Across Europe, healthcare systems are under mounting pressure
as nursing shortages intensify. With an aging workforce
and rising patient needs, hospitals are finding it difficult to
maintain adequate staffing levels. The strain became even
more apparent during the COVID-19 crisis, which highlighted
deep vulnerabilities in the system. As nurses face increasing
workloads and emotional fatigue, resilience has emerged as
a vital skill. This article reports on the two-day meeting held
in Brussels, November 3rd, and 4th 2025, which brought
together key stakeholders, policymakers, and Members of
the European Parliament to discuss the “Health Workforce
and Care Strategy for the Future of Europe”. This two-day
event included the European Specialist Nurses Organization
General Assembly and high-level discussions in the European
Parliament focused on strengthening Europe’s health workforce,
setting the scene for improving working conditions and
developing long-term strategies for sustainable healthcare
delivery in Europe. This article will highlight key themes,
needs for policy recommendations, and collaborative actions
agreed upon to address the evolving challenges of healthcare
workforce planning and patient care across the European
Union. Developing resilience helps healthcare professionals
manage stress, adapt to unpredictable conditions, and
continue delivering safe, compassionate care. Institutions play
a crucial role by fostering supportive environments, offering
mental health resources, and promoting work-life balance.
Strengthening resilience in healthcare systems is therefore
not just a personal need but a strategic priority for the future
of European healthcare.
Ključne riječi
Specialist nurses, policy; advocating; stakeholders; collaboration
Hrčak ID:
349700
URI
Datum izdavanja:
31.5.2026.
Posjeta: 3 *