Regulation of the global orthotist/prosthetist workforce, and what we might learn from allied health professions with international-level regulatory support: a narrative review

Abstract Background By 2050, the global demand for orthotic and prosthetic services is expected to double. Unfortunately, the orthotic/prosthetic workforce is not well placed to meet this growing demand. Strengthening the regulation of orthotist/prosthetists will be key to meeting future workforce d...

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Main Authors: Leigh Clarke, Louise Puli, Emily Ridgewell, Michael P. Dillon, Sarah Anderson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:Human Resources for Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12960-021-00625-9