Publications by authors named "Douglas R Hess"
Importance: Projections of physical therapist supply and demand provide critical insights into workforce trends, including factors that may influence possible shortages.
Objective: This study evaluates the current and forecasted adequacy of the physical therapist workforce in the United States to meet the evolving health care needs of the population.
Design: This is a cross-sectional study that combines survey data, analysis of administrative databases, and microsimulation modeling.