Integrating physiotherapy in rural primary health care: Early lessons on the value, feasibility, and emerging role of the physiotherapist from a community-oriented primary care (COPC) program in Rajasthan, India

This paper emphasizes the critical role physiotherapy plays in primary health care and calls for broader recognition and support for physiotherapists. It underscores the need for a re-imagined perspective of physiotherapists in rural settings, advocating for their role as multi-skilled primary care professionals.

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Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
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2024-09-01
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https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1540_23
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Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
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Integrating physiotherapy in rural primary health care: Early lessons on the value, feasibility, and emerging role of the physiotherapist from a community-oriented primary care (COPC) program in Rajasthan, India

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Integrating physiotherapy in rural primary health care: Early lessons on the value, feasibility, and emerging role of the physiotherapist from a community-oriented primary care (COPC) program in Rajasthan, India

Ramakrishna Prasad, Gargi Goel, Colis Anwari, B. C. Rao, Pavitra Mohan, Deekshita Yadav
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Abstract

This paper emphasizes the critical role physiotherapy plays in primary health care and calls for broader recognition and support for physiotherapists. It underscores the need for a re-imagined perspective of physiotherapists in rural settings, advocating for their role as multi-skilled primary care professionals.

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary CareVol. 13(9)
Academy of Family Physicians of India (IN), Indian Institute of Management Udaipur (IN)
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