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Physical Therapists (physiotherapists) in Austria do not have direct access to patients. Patients in Austria who are seeking physical therapy treatment access physical therapy services via a referral with the freedom to decide intervention. That is, the patient requires a referral from another health professional, i.e. physician, etc., but the prescription does not necessarily contain specific intervention(s) to be used. Physiotherapists are able to assess, diagnose and treat, but they are not able to refer patients onto other specialists or services. Nor are they able to refer patients for diagnostic testing such as ultrasound, radiography or MRI. (1) However, if a physiotherapist is being seen for preventive services, no prescription is needed.<br> Physical Therapists practice in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, private practices. Physiotherapists can be self employed, or can work as an employees in hospitals, for physicians, at a medical group practice, i.e., in a primary care setting. (2) Additionally, physiotherapists perform home visits. Patients may seek physical therapy services due to an injury, or possibly rehabilitative services post orthopedic surgery, i.e. total hip replacement, etc., or neurologic events, i.e. CVA. Patients are also seen for sports and exercise counseling, ergonometric consulting, pregnancy care and childbirth. Geriatric patients are seen for mobility training and for the prevention of falls. Pediatric patients are treated for motor development issues, etc. (3)<br> | |||
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Patient Access to Physiotherapy or Physical Therapy Services / Entry Point[edit source]
Physical Therapists (physiotherapists) in Austria do not have direct access to patients. Patients in Austria who are seeking physical therapy treatment access physical therapy services via a referral with the freedom to decide intervention. That is, the patient requires a referral from another health professional, i.e. physician, etc., but the prescription does not necessarily contain specific intervention(s) to be used. Physiotherapists are able to assess, diagnose and treat, but they are not able to refer patients onto other specialists or services. Nor are they able to refer patients for diagnostic testing such as ultrasound, radiography or MRI. (1) However, if a physiotherapist is being seen for preventive services, no prescription is needed.
Physical Therapists practice in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, private practices. Physiotherapists can be self employed, or can work as an employees in hospitals, for physicians, at a medical group practice, i.e., in a primary care setting. (2) Additionally, physiotherapists perform home visits. Patients may seek physical therapy services due to an injury, or possibly rehabilitative services post orthopedic surgery, i.e. total hip replacement, etc., or neurologic events, i.e. CVA. Patients are also seen for sports and exercise counseling, ergonometric consulting, pregnancy care and childbirth. Geriatric patients are seen for mobility training and for the prevention of falls. Pediatric patients are treated for motor development issues, etc. (3)
Therapist Preparation[edit source]
Degree/Credentialing[edit source]
- What is the education process to become a Physiotherapist or Physical Therapist in this country?
Specialization[edit source]
- Do clinicians specialise in certain areas of care and if so how?
Professional Associations[edit source]
- What are the professional associations associated with Physiotherapy or Physial Therapy in this country?
Information about the Patient Community[edit source]
- What is the population these PT’s serve?
- What are the major causes of morbidity and mortality in the population served?
Social/Cultural Influences[edit source]
- What is the influence of the family on a patient's health status?
- What are the typical patient's living conditions, family dynamics, and cultural back ground?
Delivery of Care[edit source]
- Is delivery of care provided in a timely manner?
- Special methods? Home health etc
Type of Health System[edit source]
- Is it a national health system with universal access?
Payment System[edit source]
- What methods to patient use to pay for service? (Insurance, bartering etc.)
