Mapping the occupational therapy workforce research worldwide: Study protocol for a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Human Resources for Health (HRH) research informs the development of evidence-based, population-centered HRH policies and practices. Occupational therapists are key human resources for meeting the health, rehabilitation, and occupational needs of the population worldwide. Yet, the global status of the occupational therapy workforce research remains unchartered.

Objectives

This study protocol depicts the methods to map out and synthesize the occupational therapy workforce research worldwide.

Methods

Six scientific-literature databases and key international institutional websites will be systematically searched, complemented by snowballing searches and recommendations from key global, regional, or national representatives of the World Federation of Occupation

SUBMITTER: Jesus TS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7612721 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature