Nurse Migration in Asia 1st Edition

Nurse Migration in Asia (1st Edition) by Radha Adhikari delivers a timely, authoritative exploration of one of the region’s most pressing healthcare challenges: the movement of nursing professionals across borders. This engaging volume unpacks the human stories, policy tensions, and labor-market forces shaping nurse migration in South and Southeast Asia—countries such as the Philippines, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and beyond.

Start with a clear, compelling overview of migration patterns and drivers—training, recruitment, remittances, and workforce shortages—and move into in-depth country case studies that illuminate local realities. Adhikari blends rigorous research with vivid narratives to show how migration affects patient care, institutional capacity, and the professional lives of nurses across diverse Asian healthcare systems.

For policy-makers, hospital leaders, educators and international health organizations, this book offers practical insights into recruitment practices, retention strategies, and ethical policy responses. Health workforce planners will find comparative analyses and policy recommendations geared toward sustainable staffing, equitable labor rights, and improved cross-border cooperation.

Readable yet scholarly, this first edition balances empirical evidence with human perspective, making it ideal for academics, postgraduate students, and practitioners working in global health, nursing management, migration studies, and development. Its regional focus ensures relevance for readers interested in Asia’s unique socio-economic and cultural dynamics.

If you’re looking to understand—and influence—the future of nursing in Asia, Nurse Migration in Asia by Radha Adhikari is an essential resource. Add this important study to your collection today and gain the knowledge needed to shape fair, effective healthcare workforce policies across the region.

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