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Table 5 Actor data used to develop the alternative scenarios

From: Rethinking workforce planning for integrated care: using scenario analysis to facilitate policy development

Scenario

Divisive issues

Controversial issues

Potential actor behavior

Alternative 1

Costs and funding,

New models of care

Leadership

Shortages of medical workforce

Industry structure a barrier,

Few incentives to change delivery,

Scope of practice change,

Funding flexibility may shift behavior but may not.

Alternative 2

 

Workforce profile

Shortages of medical workforces

Health workforce training

Aging workforce

Structure of health workforce

New and extended roles

Aging workforce

Reliance on IMG & OQN

Access to training,

Developing support networks for informal and family based care,

Flexible service configurations based on regional and population needs

Requires an overall strengthening of OPH workforce.