Preparedness for practice and workplace support of newly qualified allied health professionals: A qualitative study

There were more similarities than differences between perceptions of preparedness for practice of AHPs and other health professionals (e.g. doctors). If education providers and employers can better prepare and support NQRs in the workplace (proactive support measures) then this may contribute to fewer problems associated with mental health and well-being to resolve later (reactive support measures), e.g. at individual (impaired mental health) or system level (retention). This initial scene-setting research across all AHPs has identified pertinent issues for in-depth exploration.