Physiotherapy prescription among elderly users of primary healthcare facilities
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https://doi.org/10.5935/0104-7795.20170032Keywords:
Primary Health Care, Old Age Assistance, Health Services, Physical Therapy SpecialtyAbstract
The physiotherapy has an important role in the health promotion and autonomy for the elderly, and the healthcare system should be able to provide adequate support for older age groups. Objective: The objectives of this cross-sectional study were to determine the lifetime prevalence of physiotherapy utilization among elderly users (60 years of age or more) of primary healthcare facilities in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, and to investigate its association with variables such as sex, age, educational level and socioeconomic status. Methods: Data were collected during face-to-face interviews. Participants were invited to participate in the study while they waited for their medical appointment in a primary healthcare facility. Log-binomial regression models were used for adjusting the data. The sample was composed of 224 (63%) women and 133 (37%) men. Results: Overall, 141 (39.5%) individuals reported undertaking physiotherapy sessions some time along their lifetimes. The prevalence of physiotherapy utilization among women was 42.0% (95% CI: 35.4 - 48.7) and among men was 35.3% (95% CI: 27.2 - 44.1). The utilization of physiotherapy was more frequent among elderlies who had health insurance coverage, higher socioeconomic status and higher educational level. This suggests that some groups of population have more access to physiotherapy due to a higher capacity to pay for healthcare when compared to uninsured people. Conclusion: The participation of physiotherapists in the primary care setting should be encouraged, in order to reduce inequalities in access to such resources.
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