Physiotherapists’ perspectives on the implementation of direct access to physiotherapy services in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study
Physiotherapists in Saudi Arabia demonstrate substantial awareness of direct access. Organisational initiatives and increased awareness are essential to promote direct access. This study highlights that direct patient access to physiotherapists offers significant benefits to patients, healthcare workers and the broader community.
Authors
- E. S. MAROUF (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9791-9923)
- Hosam Alzahrani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4383-115X)
- Razaz Shaheen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4826-8383)
- Osama Salih Mohammed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4352-5243)
Institutions
- Taif University (SA)
- Loma Linda University (US)
- Armed Forces Hospital (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-089601
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 18.79
Funders
- Taif University