Barriers, Capacity, and Workforce Readiness for Geriatric Rehabilitation Services in Egypt

This study aims to assess the barriers, service capacity, infrastructure, workforce preparedness, and policy-related factors affecting the delivery of geriatric rehabilitation services in Egypt. As the Egyptian population ages, the demand for rehabilitation services for older adults continues to increase; however, limited information is available regarding the readiness of the healthcare system to meet these needs. This national cross-sectional survey will collect data from rehabilitation professionals, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and rehabilitation administrators, to evaluate workforce training, service availability, equipment and infrastructure adequacy, accessibility challenges, and policy support for geriatric rehabilitation. Findings will help identify priority areas for workforce development, healthcare planning, and policy improvement to strengthen geriatric rehabilitation services across Egypt.

Inclusion Criteria * Licensed physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, rehabilitation physicians, or rehabilitation administrators/managers currently practicing in Egypt. * Actively involved in the delivery, management, or planning of rehabilitation services for older adults. * Aged 22 years or older. * Able to read and understand Arabic or English. * Willing to provide informed consent and complete the survey questionnaire. Exclusion Criteria: * Rehabilitation professionals not currently practicing in Egypt. * Students, interns, or trainees who are not independently practicing healthcare professionals. * Individuals not involved in rehabilitation service delivery, management, or planning. * Survey responses with substantial missing data (e.g., more than 20% incomplete items). * Duplicate survey submissions from the same participant.