Assessing global access to continuing professional development for rehabilitation professionals: a mixed methods study of current practices and perceived needs.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to understand the current state of continuing professional development (CPD) for rehabilitation professionals globally and identify perceived requirements to enhance education to guide efforts to develop internationally relevant, interprofessional, rehabilitation coursework adaptable to the various professions and contexts to support workforce development.

Design

This was a mixed methods, exploratory study. A convenience sample of rehabilitation professionals received surveys regarding current access to CPD and the perceived needs for additional resources to support professional development. Semistructured interviews were performed with select participants.

Setting

Surveys were distributed online, while interviews were conducted via Microso

SUBMITTER: Cunningham S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11552592 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature