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- Toward mapping the occupational therapy supply and distribution in Portugal: framework development, situational analysis of the data system, and an international data system comparison with implications for mental healthPublication . Monteiro, Pedro Costa; Portugal, Paula; Almeida, Raquel Simões de; Jesus, TiagoThe global rise in rehabilitation, occupational therapy (OT), and mental health (MH) needs contrasts sharply with persisting workforce supply shortages and data gaps that limit evidence-based policy. This dissertation situates itself within Health Services Research (HSR) and examines the Portuguese OT workforce data system, with particular attention to MH. A conceptual framework of OT workforce supply was developed, incorporating MH indicators and a data collection checklist. The framework was applied to identify existing data, sources, and gaps in Portugal, complemented by a situational analysis (SWOT) and informed by a comparison with the United States. Findings revealed fragmented and inconsistent data availability, with no integrated mechanism to monitor OT or MH OT supply and distribution. While some professional and governmental sources provide partial insights, data remains limited in scope, stratification, comparability and accessibility. The study concludes that strengthening Portugal’s OT workforce data infrastructure is essential for advancing equitable supply and distribution of OT and MH services to meet population needs and demands. Recommendations include establishing standardized workforce indicators, integrating data across sources, and adopting the best international practices for the strengthening of the OT and MH OT workforce.