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Janet M Powell1, Sonya L Griffith, Elizabeth M Kanny

  • 1Division of Occupational Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Box 356490, Seattle, Washington 98195, USA. jmpowell@u.washington.edu

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
|August 30, 2005
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The Northwest region faces an occupational therapy workforce shortage, with significant vacancies and hiring difficulties. This study highlights the need for current workforce data to manage service provision effectively.

Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Occupational Therapy Workforce Analysis

Background:

  • Understanding occupational therapy workforce needs is crucial for service provision.
  • A demand-based approach can effectively assess current workforce status.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a model for assessing occupational therapy workforce needs.
  • To determine the current workforce status in the Northwest region using a demand-based approach.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire was distributed to a random sample of 234 facilities hiring occupational therapy practitioners.
  • Data collection occurred in July-August 2003 via structured mailing and follow-up.

Main Results:

  • A 79% response rate was achieved.

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  • 24% of facilities reported occupational therapy vacancies and 11% occupational therapy assistant vacancies.
  • 63% of respondents experienced difficulty in hiring.

    • Conclusions:

    • The study identified a significant occupational therapy workforce shortage in the Northwest.
    • Effective management of workforce shortages is critical to prevent long-term impacts on service delivery.
    • This study provides a model for future national workforce assessments.