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Perspectives of Healthcare Professionals on Regulations and Regulatory Policies and Their Impact on the Medical Supply Chain in Aruba
Solagnier, Shawn-Carl
Solagnier, Shawn-Carl
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administrative regulations
medical supply chain
availability of effective medicines
stakeholder perspectives
regulatory barriers
inefficiencies
medical supply chain
availability of effective medicines
stakeholder perspectives
regulatory barriers
inefficiencies
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Aruba
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2025-09
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en
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This qualitative exploratory study examines the impact of regulations and regulatory policies on the medical supply chain in Aruba, focusing on the availability of medicines and healthcare supplies. This research aims to identify and understand how different regulations and regulatory policies may obstruct the medical supply chain in Aruba, specifically: the import, storage, distribution, and availability of effective medicines. The purpose of this study is to inform policymakers and stakeholders within the medical supply industry. The analysis is based on the perspectives of various healthcare professionals and individuals who are part of Aruba’s medical supply chain.
To achieve this, a data set of fifteen semi-structured interviews has been conducted with respondents such as pharmacists, government regulators, customs agents, and logistics personnel within the medical supply chain. Through inductive thematic analysis, the primary identified challenges were outdated legal frameworks, fragmented regulatory practices, complex compliance procedures, and gaps in coordination among institutions. These factors
often contribute to delays, inefficiencies, and inconsistencies within the Aruban medical supply chain.
The main findings of this study show that respondents emphasized the need for regulatory adaptation, particularly concerning digitalization, stakeholder engagement, and simplified guidelines. Based on these findings, this study recommends incorporating field-based insights into policy development to strengthen the resilience and responsiveness of Aruba’s medical supply chain. It is important to note that there are limitations to this study, including a small sample size and insufficient statistical data.
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Solagnier, S-C. (September 2025). Perspectives of Healthcare Professionals on Regulations and Regulatory Policies and Their Impact on the Medical Supply Chain in Aruba. Bachelor thesis. University of Aruba.
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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14473/1658