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== <br>Patient Access to Physiotherapy or Physical Therapy Services / Entry Point == | == <br>Patient Access to Physiotherapy or Physical Therapy Services / Entry Point == | ||
*In Sweden, physiotherapists are experts on movement and have an independent responsibility to prevent, investigate and treat disabilities and to evaluate the effects of treatment. They also develop methodology and quality assurance. Physiotherapists take a holistic view of patients’ health, personal situations, personalities and individual circumstances in order to recommend the right preventive or rehabilitative measures. 1 | *In Sweden, physiotherapists are experts on movement and have an independent responsibility to prevent, investigate and treat disabilities and to evaluate the effects of treatment. They also develop methodology and quality assurance. Physiotherapists take a holistic view of patients’ health, personal situations, personalities and individual circumstances in order to recommend the right preventive or rehabilitative measures. <sup>1</sup> | ||
*Patients can access physiotherapy in various areas such as hospitals, primary care centers, home based health care and company health care. They can also access physiotherapy through private clinics. Physiotherapists often work in close contact with people, from children to the elderly, in everything from acute care to preventive health. The work is conducted in close contact with other health care professions. They can also choose to work on health prevention, developmental work, education or research. 2 | *Patients can access physiotherapy in various areas such as hospitals, primary care centers, home based health care and company health care. They can also access physiotherapy through private clinics. Physiotherapists often work in close contact with people, from children to the elderly, in everything from acute care to preventive health. The work is conducted in close contact with other health care professions. They can also choose to work on health prevention, developmental work, education or research. <sup>2</sup> | ||
*Patients normally see physicians by appointment, although if patients need urgent attention, it is possible for them to see a physician without an appointment at some health centers during certain hours of the day. General practitioners provide treatment, advice and prevention. Others directly employed at this level include physiotherapist. 3 | *Patients normally see physicians by appointment, although if patients need urgent attention, it is possible for them to see a physician without an appointment at some health centers during certain hours of the day. General practitioners provide treatment, advice and prevention. Others directly employed at this level include physiotherapist. <sup>3</sup> | ||
== Therapist Preparation == | == Therapist Preparation == | ||
Revision as of 20:57, 15 July 2011
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Patient Access to Physiotherapy or Physical Therapy Services / Entry Point[edit | edit source]
- In Sweden, physiotherapists are experts on movement and have an independent responsibility to prevent, investigate and treat disabilities and to evaluate the effects of treatment. They also develop methodology and quality assurance. Physiotherapists take a holistic view of patients’ health, personal situations, personalities and individual circumstances in order to recommend the right preventive or rehabilitative measures. 1
- Patients can access physiotherapy in various areas such as hospitals, primary care centers, home based health care and company health care. They can also access physiotherapy through private clinics. Physiotherapists often work in close contact with people, from children to the elderly, in everything from acute care to preventive health. The work is conducted in close contact with other health care professions. They can also choose to work on health prevention, developmental work, education or research. 2
- Patients normally see physicians by appointment, although if patients need urgent attention, it is possible for them to see a physician without an appointment at some health centers during certain hours of the day. General practitioners provide treatment, advice and prevention. Others directly employed at this level include physiotherapist. 3
Therapist Preparation[edit | edit source]
Degree/Credentialing[edit | edit source]
- What is the education process to become a Physiotherapist or Physical Therapist in this country?
Specialization[edit | edit source]
- Do clinicians specialise in certain areas of care and if so how?
Professional Associations[edit | edit source]
- What are the professional associations associated with Physiotherapy or Physial Therapy in this country?
Information about the Patient Community[edit | 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 | 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 | edit source]
- Is delivery of care provided in a timely manner?
- Special methods? Home health etc
Type of Health System[edit | edit source]
- Is it a national health system with universal access?
Payment System[edit | edit source]
- What methods to patient use to pay for service? (Insurance, bartering etc.)
