Finding relevant research on neonatal nursing in Africa can be a challenge. Here is an interesting article looking at how some nurses address the challenges of short staffing.
Nursing practice is a key driver of quality care and can influence newborn health outcomes where nurses are the primary care givers to this highly dependent group. However, in sub-Saharan Africa, nursing work environments are characterized by heavy workloads, insufficient staffing and regular medical emergencies, which compromise the ability of nurses to provide quality care. Task shifting has been promoted as one strategy for making efficient use of human resources and addressing these issues.
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https://human-resources-health.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12960-019-0352-x