In response to stakeholder-identified needs for stronger regulation of rehabilitation professions, Physiopedia led an initiative to enhance professional standards across Uganda’s rehabilitation sector. Using the Professionalization and Regulation Reflection Tool (PRRT), this project brought together diverse stakeholders to develop comprehensive regulatory frameworks through interprofessional collaboration.
Under the guidance of international mentor Yara Peterko and national coordinator Herbert Omoding, the project united representatives from multiple professional associations, regulatory bodies, and training institutions. Key participating organisations included the Uganda Association of Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Association of Uganda, Uganda Association of Occupational Therapy, Uganda Association of Orthopaedic Technology, Allied Health Professions Council, and several leading educational institutions.
The collaborative approach led to significant achievements across multiple areas:
A notable highlight was the participation of Samantha Shann, President of the World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT), who provided valuable global perspectives and resources to support local advocacy efforts. Regular meetings with international mentors ensured continuous progress and knowledge exchange throughout the project.
The project demonstrated how systematic use of the PRRT can facilitate effective interprofessional collaboration while strengthening individual professions. This approach not only produced tangible regulatory frameworks but also built lasting collaborative relationships between professions, setting a foundation for continued workforce development in Uganda’s rehabilitation sector.
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USAID
This project was made possible by the support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through the “Learning, Acting and Building for Rehabilitation in Health Systems” (ReLAB-HS) activity, and implemented by Physiopedia.
