Table 1: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats analysis of the occupational therapy workforce development and research worldwide. Legend: WFOT: World Federation of Occupational Therapists. WHO: World Health Organization. HICs: High-income countries. LMICs: Low- and middle-income countries.
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