As for HPSR priorities in LMICs, our findings correspond to some of the priorities identified by policymakers in Nigeria related to the access to medical products and technologies, health service delivery, and shortfalls in the supply of professional personnel [ 24].
Bruckner and colleagues [ 109] used epidemiological data on the prevalence of adult and paediatric disorders, and assumptions regarding treatment coverage and service delivery to estimate the shortfall in mental health service providers in 58 low and middle income countries.
Poor forecasting may result in delays or shortfalls in delivery, additional costs, and reduces UNICEF credibility with manufacturers.
G4S accepts its responsibility for the additional cost of the increased military deployment resulting from the shortfall in workforce delivery.
A G4S spokesman said: "We wanted to recognise the huge contribution made by the military after it became clear that there would be shortfall in workforce delivery.
When we have a shortfall in media delivery, we strive to identify the issue as quickly as possible and address it with our client through "make-goods" or "bonus media" provisions, such as extending a campaign or increasing the number of doctors' offices we reach for that campaign.
It was also expected that in a group, women would be more forthcoming in narrating their experiences, particularly regarding any shortfall in service delivery by health facility staff (such as the issues of abuse and informal payments at facilities).
For example, the Consumer Assessment of Health Providers and Systems Survey (CAHPS) has been used to evaluate patient experiences with primary care, and has identified shortfalls in care delivery and support quality improvement [ 30- 32].
Most of the health workers felt frustrated for being criticized by their supervisors, community leaders, pregnant women and their families for the shortfalls in service delivery most of which were beyond their control.
A delivered Kt/ V value of 1.2 was targeted, so the prescribed Kt/ V level was in the 1.3 to 1.4 range per treatment to account for shortfalls in the delivery of the prescribed IHD dose.
Significant shortfalls in service delivery for children with epilepsy have recently been reported in the UK. 1 2 A particularly vulnerable group are children who experience prolonged convulsive seizures, defined as seizures lasting 5 min or more.
