IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH AND PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH (IJHPR )

E-ISSN 2545-5737
P-ISSN 2695-2165
VOL. 10 NO. 4 2025
DOI: 10.56201/ijhpr.vol.10.no4.2025.pg15.27

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Assessment of the Impact of Training of Health Care Workers in Nigeria: The Role of Nurses Towards Effective Health Care Delivery

Dr Mezewo Emerinwe Obuzor, Dr Ruby Otomama Douglas

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Abstract

This paper examines the impact of training on healthcare workers in Nigeria, focusing on the unique roles of nurses in achieving effective healthcare delivery in tertiary health facilities. The study reveals that delivering high-quality, efficient health services is crucial for achieving universal health coverage. It emphasizes the need to strengthen health service delivery through evidence-based practices and restructuring efforts aligned with core values. The paper highlights the importance of integrating quality improvement principles into pre-service and in-service training programs to develop a competent workforce capable of delivering high-quality healthcare. It recommends improving training programs, enacting anti-corruption legislation to oversee the healthcare sector, and expanding postgraduate programs in medical social work.

keywords:

Healthcare Training, Nurses' Role, Effective Healthcare Delivery, Healthcare

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