WFOT report: WFOT human resources project 2018 and 2020

Abstract

The World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Human Resources Project 2018 and 2020 provides demographic statistics of the occupational therapy profession for 98% in 2018 and 95% in 2020 of WFOT Member Organisations. The data show the diversity of the profession's demography between countries and regions, established and newly established organisations in both low and high resource countries. Some Member Organisations are unable to collect or have limited access to the information that is requested as part of the Human Resources Project. This report respects the limitations that some Member Organisations might have in providing data; equally, 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, aligned to its strategic and operational objectives. The project has formed part of its continued collaboration with the World Health Organization and various government ministries and departments. WFOT supports the widespread dissemination of this information to facilitate global recognition and commissioning of the valued contribution of the occupational therapy profession.