State Incentives and Sustainable Motivation System in the Health Sector

Abstract

Now that the pandemic has entered the second phase, in which countries are adapting to the crisis, governments need to determine incentives that will contribute to the sustainability of the health system and human health. Regarding this, human resources are a significant factor, which affects the sustainability of any system, and it is important to establish a relevant motivation system that will withstand the challenges that society will face in the coming period. The aim of this paper is to analyse three dimensions of state incentives (employment program, COVID-19 bonus, training opportunities) and to examine their influence on healthcare workers’ motivation and the sustainability of the health system in the Republic of Serbia. The empirical research was conducted on a sample of 207 respondents employed in the tertiary level of healthcare. Data analysis included exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modelling (SEM). The research results confirmed the existence of all three incentives and indicated that state incentive “training opportunities” has the strongest effect on the motivation of health workers and the sustainability of the healthcare system.

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“…A previous study by Nurgahayu et al [7] showed that there was no relationship between the incentives and the motivation of health workers in providing services. This research was contrary to the research conducted by Culafic et al [8] regarding state incentives and sustainable motivation systems in the health sector during the COVID-19 pandemic which incentives (bonuses) had an impact on motivation. Compensation had a significant positive effect on employee work motivation, which could be a driving force in increasing productivity and achieving organizational goals [9].…”

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“…Training in IPC and COVID-19 management, although a necessary component of epidemic management, was seen to inspire health workers who were involved in the response across the countries. The provision of training has also been reported to be a great spur to health worker efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic in Serbia [ 26 ]. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the value and necessity of evolving alternative approaches to training including virtual/online training or tele-applications to build the capacity of health personnel and to supervise them.…”

“…For example, in Sierra Leone, the incentives included provision of equipment, capacity building of health workers, social media support system, including trainings on how to deal with the stigma associated with being a health worker and a risk allowance [ 25 ]. In Serbia, Culafic (2020) highlighted the significance of health worker incentives during the COVID-19 response [ 26 ]. During COVID-19, several strategies were employed to motivate health workers.…”

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