Geographic disparities in rehabilitation provider availability and community demographics in Texas: a cross-sectional geographic information systems study
Understanding provider shortages at the census tract level combined with specific community demographics can inform workforce policy development, and initiatives to strengthen the rehabilitation workforce to meet population health needs. Addressing workforce diversity could improve access, patient-provider relationships, and culturally relevant care.
Authors
- Katy Mitchell
- Wayne Brewer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4841-5454)
- Rupal Patel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3214-9638)
- Julia Chevan
- Madeline Ragan Ratoza
Institutions
- Texas Woman's University (US)
- University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (US)
- Springfield College (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Physical Therapy
- Published
- 2026-02-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzag014
- Primary Topic
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00