Rehabilitation workforce in Armenia: evaluation report 2024–2025

Overview

The rehabilitation workforce is essential for optimizing functioning and reducing disability in diverse health settings. Globally, challenges like workforce shortages and uneven distribution hinder effective service delivery. This report evaluates the rehabilitation workforce in Armenia, focusing on seven key professions and collating data to inform policies and practices that improve workforce effectiveness. Conducted using the WHO Guide for Rehabilitation Workforce Evaluation, the assessment includes various data collection methods such as workshops and interviews. Key focus areas for improvement include workforce availability, accessibility, acceptability, and quality. Education for rehabilitation workers in Armenia is advancing, with degree programs available, but issues such as inconsistent terminology and lack of formal recognition remain. This evaluation recognizes the Government's commitment to strengthen the workforce. Detailed findings and recommendations are presented alongside collected data and methodology. By embedding rehabilitation workforce actions within the national strategy and reinforcing advocacy, Armenia can promote synergy across health disciplines, ensure efficient use of resources and build a unified vision for health workforce development – ultimately strengthening health system resilience and responsiveness to evolving population needs.