Physiotherapy in Belize I. A Descriptive Analysis of the Belize Physiotherapy Workforce

Authors

  • Jeff Hartman Doctor of Physical Therapy, Masters of Public Health, Assistant professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health,University of Wisconsin, Madison.
  • Lisa J Johnson Bachelor of medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Doctor of Medicine in General and Trauma Surgery, Dean and Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Belize.
  • Thayne Holder Doctor of Physical Therapy, Lead physical therapist, Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital, Belize City

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61997/bjm.v10i2.249

Keywords:

physiotherapy, human resources, rehabilitation

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to describe the current Physiotherapy workforce accessible to the public. Although small, the 2020 cohort of physiotherapists in Belize brings great diversity in ethnicity and training. Collectively, few are educated at the masters or doctorate level, but most have many years of clinical experience and additional education and training. While 16 consider physiotherapy their primary occupation, fewer than half are formally licensed by the Belize Ministry of Health to practice. They are entrepreneurial and active in direct patient care, typically working Monday through Friday in private outpatient and home health settings within the densely populated regions of Belize. Most physiotherapists in Belize believe more awareness and governmental investment is needed so that more people can have access to physiotherapy services for the betterment of society.

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Published

17-10-2023

How to Cite

Jeff Hartman, Lisa J Johnson, & Thayne Holder. (2023). Physiotherapy in Belize I. A Descriptive Analysis of the Belize Physiotherapy Workforce. Belize Journal of Medicine, 10(2), 3–11. https://doi.org/10.61997/bjm.v10i2.249

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 2 (2021): July-December

Section

Original

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