Barriers to the use of direct access according to allied health professionals; an exploration among Dutch physiotherapists, dietitians, and health insurers

Despite the small sample size, this study showed a gap between the perspectives of allied health professionals and the health insurers that need to be further explored. Direct access has inadvertently increased the workload for some allied health professionals, particularly dietitians. This is an unintended outcome of a system intended, ironically, to reduce pressure on care. The use of direct access could be improved by carrying out further investigations and addressing the challenges faced by allied health professionals.