Organizational and statistical analysis of the human resources potential and qualification structure of the oncogynecological service in Ukraine

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https://doi.org/10.15587/2519-4798.2025.348377

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accessibility of medical care, staffing, qualification level, medical resources, gynaecological oncology care, regional disparities

Abstract

The aim. To conduct an organisational and statistical assessment of the human resources potential and qualification structure of the gynaecological oncology service in Ukraine in the period 2015–2024, identifying key trends, regional imbalances and systemic risks.

Materials and methods. The research materials were the official reporting data of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine regarding the number of oncology doctors, their territorial distribution and qualification level by region of Ukraine. The work uses the methods of descriptive statistics, dynamic analysis, structural-dynamic analysis, inter-period comparison and elements of forecasting.

Results. During the analyzed period, an unstable change was observed in the total number of oncogynecologists, which was characterized by a decline in the crisis and an uneven subsequent recovery. Significant regional disparities in human resources have been identified, with the concentration of oncologists in large urbanized centers and acute shortages in many areas, especially in the front and rear areas. The conducted structural analysis revealed a gradual decrease in the share of specialists of the highest professional level with a simultaneous increase in specialists without qualification categories. A comparison of the prewar and wartime periods clearly revealed the increase in personnel losses, the migration of medical personnel, and a violation of structural stability.

Conclusions. The results of the study indicate the need to revise the personnel policy in oncology and gynecology, taking into account regional characteristics, stimulating the professional growth of doctors and introducing mechanisms for retaining highly qualified specialists in regions with a shortage of personnel. The obtained results have a practical application for making management decisions in planning medical resources, organizing the work of the network of specialized care and increasing the availability of oncological and gynecological care in Ukraine

Author Biography

Petro Tokar, Bukovinian State Medical University

PhD

Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Perinatology

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Organizational and statistical analysis of the human resources potential and qualification structure of the oncogynecological service in Ukraine

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2025-12-30

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Tokar, P. (2025). Organizational and statistical analysis of the human resources potential and qualification structure of the oncogynecological service in Ukraine. ScienceRise: Medical Science, (4 (65), 30–35. https://doi.org/10.15587/2519-4798.2025.348377

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