Mapping Effectiveness Studies of Occupational Therapy in Africa: A Scoping Review

Table 3

Levels of evidence for occupational therapy in Africa.

OT field of practice	Level of evidence
	II	III-1	III-2	III-3	IV	Total
Paediatrics	7		6	2	4	19
Mental health	5		2	1	2	10
Physical rehabilitation		1	1	1	5	8
Hand therapy	1			1	2	4
Work practice					2	2
Community development				1		1
Paediatrics and hands				1		1
Grand total	13	1	9	7	15	45