World Federation of Occupational Therapists Human Resources Project – ten year analysis 2006–2016.

Abstract

ABSTRACTThe World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Human Resources Project is undertaken every two years and provides demographic trends on the number of occupational therapists, number of approved and non-approved education programmes, number of students, and occupational therapy assistants in WFOT Member Organizations. This report provides a retrospective account of the demographic changes in the profession between 2006 and 2016. The limitations that some Member Organizations might have in providing data is recognized; equally as an organization it reinforces the importance of maintaining national demographics as a contributing factor to the profession's development and global identity. The Human Resources Project is an integral part of WFOT's business, as it aligns to the strategic and operational objectives. This project has formed part of its continued collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and various government ministries and departments. The widespread dissemination of this information to facilitate global recognition and commissioning of the valued contribution of the occupational therapy profession is supported by the WFOT.