Clinical care ratios for, and tasks undertaken by, allied health professionals: A scoping review of the literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the increasing demand on the global health system and the presence of persistent healthcare disparities, it becomes imperative to utilize the full potential of the healthcare workforce, including allied health professionals (AHPs). To date, no review has mapped the literature on clinical care ratios (CCRs) for AHPs. This information is vital in guiding future work-force planning to address healthcare issues such as understaffed and at capacity hospitals. This scoping review mapped available evidence to offer a comprehensive insight into current AHP CCRs, enabling evidence-based decision-making that ensures optimal care and enhanced system efficiency.

Methods

The scoping review was undertaken using the 'Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta

SUBMITTER: Brown A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11556700 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature