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Physiotherapy services in patient care in Bhutan

Authors: Monu Tamang, Thinley Dorji

Published in: Human Resources for Health | Issue 1/2021

Abstract

Physiotherapy and rehabilitative services are an integral part of patient care, but in many developing countries they are not considered a priority and are either not available or not easily accessible to those who need them. Bhutan is one such country where healthcare is provided free of cost to all, but as of 2021 physiotherapy services were available only in 26 of 48 hospitals and 19 of 20 districts. The number of physiotherapy professionals per 10,000 population is 1.4 with significant rates of attrition. There is lack of awareness among patients and other health professionals about physiotherapy and rehabilitation services. The country needs to integrate physiotherapy and rehabilitation services into the overall health policy framework and develop proper planning of human resources and infrastructure to meet the current and future demands.

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Title: Physiotherapy services in patient care in Bhutan
Authors: Monu Tamang
Thinley Dorji
Publication date: 01-12-2021
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keyword: Care
Published in: Human Resources for Health / Issue 1/2021
Electronic ISSN: 1478-4491
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12960-021-00649-1

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