The diversity and contextuality of ethical situations encountered by physiotherapists in the South America region of World physiotherapy, Spain and Portugal – a cross-cultural, qualitative analysis
The study reveals complex ethical realities faced by physiotherapists in South America, Spain, and Portugal, and calls for context-sensitive strategies to enhance professional autonomy, equity, and ethical preparedness.
Authors
- Mario Burillo-Lafuente (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7360-3919)
- Alma Viviana Silva Guerrero (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9412-5036)
- Andrea Sturm (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9777-2194)
- Roswith Roth (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3955-2198)
Institutions
- University of Graz (AT)
- Curtin University (AU)
- University of Applied Health Sciences (HR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
- Published
- 2025-12-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2025.2601188
- Primary Topic
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00