Direct Access to Physiotherapy in the Context of Primary Care in Spain: A Review Study
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https://doi.org/10.48047/jvv6vk79Keywords:
Direct Access; Physiotherapy; Primary Health Care.Abstract
Background and Objective:
Several literature reviews have addressed direct access to physiotherapy (DAP), but none have focused specifically on the Spanish context. Therefore, the aim of this study is to describe the available information in scientific articles and news reports regarding DAP within the scope of primary care in Spain.
Materials and Methods:
A review of scientific literature and news articles was conducted up to August 2023. The search was carried out using Google (general and academic), PubMed, Scopus, Dialnet, and the websites of the Official Colleges of Physiotherapy in Spain.
Results:
Four scientific articles and ten news reports (published by the Official Colleges of Physiotherapy of Catalonia, Galicia, Navarre, Madrid, Extremadura, and Castile and León) were identified, all published since 2012, with a noticeable increase in news reports from 2018 onwards.
Conclusions:
Scientific literature on DAP in the context of Primary Care in Spain is very limited. However, a recent increase in the number of news reports has been observed.
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