Developing criteria for a profession to be considered as profession of allied health in Malaysia: a qualitative study from the Malaysian perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Malaysian Allied Health Profession Act (Act 774) regulates the practice of allied health practitioners in Malaysia, with two described professions viz. allied health profession (AHP) and profession of allied health (PAH). While AHPs have been clearly identified by the law, comprehensive implementation of the act requires development of specific criteria in defining any profession as PAH in the Malaysian context. Hence, the research aims to explore and identify the criteria for defining such professions for healthcare policy direction in Malaysia.

Methods

This research utilised two methods of qualitative research (document review and focus group discussions (FGDs) involving 25 participants from four stakeholders (higher education providers, employers, associati

SUBMITTER: Lapchmanan LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10835829 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature