The Size and Structure of the Swiss Occupational Therapy Workforce. A Survey Study / Anzahl und Struktur der Ergotherapie-Arbeitsplätze in der Schweiz: eine Online-Befragung

Author:

Ballmer Thomas1,Kühne Nicolas2,Petrig Andrea3,Eggenberger Brigitte4,Moioli Stefania5,Gantschnig Brigitte E.16

Affiliation:

1. Institute of Occupational Therapy, School of Health Sciences , ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences , Winterthur , Switzerland

2. University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO) , Occupational Therapy Department , Lausanne , Switzerland

3. Swiss National Association of Occupational Therapists (EVS/ASE) , Bern , Switzerland

4. Foundation for Occupational Therapy , Zurich , Switzerland

5. University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland , Department of Business Economics, Health and Social Care Manno , Switzerland

6. University Hospital (Inselspital), and University of Bern , Department of Rheumatology and Immunology , Bern , Switzerland

Abstract

Abstract Background As in other health professions, there is a shortage of skilled labour in the field of occupational therapy in Switzerland. To plan and implement effective measures to counter this shortage, empirical data on the size and structure of the Swiss occupational therapy workforce are needed. Method We conducted an online survey aimed at employers of occupational therapists, team leaders and self-employed occupational therapists in Switzerland. We collected data on the size and structure of the workforce in terms of sociodemographic characteristics, regional distribution, areas of work, and related topics. To analyse quantitative data, we used descriptive statistics and regression analysis. Qualitative data were narratively described. Results We collected data from 968 respondents pertaining to 3,022 Swiss occupational therapists, with a response rate of 73.6% for medical institutions and 58.2% for occupational therapists in private practice. Women make up 90.1% of the Swiss occupational therapy workforce. Swiss occupational therapists most often work with clients who have difficulties in connection with injuries or illnesses of the upper limbs, neurological illnesses or injuries, or challenges with mental health. The ratio of occupational therapists per 10,000 inhabitants in Switzerland is at least 3.2. Swiss occupational therapy provision is least dense in Central Switzerland. The average reported turnover rate among occupational therapy teams was calculated to be 20% (SD=27.9). Conclusion The results illustrate the persistent lack of gender diversity in the profession. They also show some disparities in geographical distribution and area of practice, which will be analysed in more detail in subsequent publications.

Publisher

Walter de Gruyter GmbH

Subject

General Medicine

Reference25 articles.

1. Abrahamsen, Y., Graff, M., & Sturm, J.-E. (2017). Spezialanalysen: Verstärkt Teilzeitarbeit die Geschlechterungleichheit auf dem Arbeitsmarkt? KOF Konjunkturforschungsstelle der ETH Zürich.

2. Association Nationale Française des Ergothérapeutes. (2022). La Profession. https://anfe.fr/la-profession/

3. Bundesamt für Gesundheit BAG. (2019). Die gesundheitspolitische Strategie des Bundesrates 2020–2030. https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/de/home/strategie-und-politik/gesundheit-2030/gesundheitspolitische-strategie-2030.html

4. Bundesamt für Statistik. (2018). Erhebung bei den Hochschulabsolventinnen und Hochschulabsolventen 2016. Bundesamt für Statistik.

5. Bundesamt für Statistik. (2022a). Berufliche Stellung 2021. Statistiken finden. https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/statistiken/wirtschaftliche-soziale-situation-bevoelkerung/gleichstellung-frau-mann/erwerbstaetigkeit/berufliche-stellung.assetdetail.21685281.html

同舟云学术

1.学者识别学者识别

2.学术分析学术分析

3.人才评估人才评估

"同舟云学术"是以全球学者为主线,采集、加工和组织学术论文而形成的新型学术文献查询和分析系统,可以对全球学者进行文献检索和人才价值评估。用户可以通过关注某些学科领域的顶尖人物而持续追踪该领域的学科进展和研究前沿。经过近期的数据扩容,当前同舟云学术共收录了国内外主流学术期刊6万余种,收集的期刊论文及会议论文总量共计约1.5亿篇,并以每天添加12000余篇中外论文的速度递增。我们也可以为用户提供个性化、定制化的学者数据。欢迎来电咨询!咨询电话:010-8811{复制后删除}0370

www.globalauthorid.com

TOP

Copyright © 2019-2024 北京同舟云网络信息技术有限公司
京公网安备11010802033243号  京ICP备18003416号-3