Table 8 Facilitators to first contact physiotherapy practice
From: Physiotherapists’ perception on first contact practice in Nigeria: a cross-sectional survey
Facilitator | Minor (%) | Moderate (%) | Major (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Medical support | 22 (30.6) | 17 (23.6) | 33 (45.8) |
Political support | 21 (29.2) | 16 (22.2) | 34 (47.2) |
Service user support | 13 (18.1) | 18 (25) | 41 (56.9) |
Legislation | 18 (25) | 15 (20.8) | 39 (54.2) |
Evidence supporting effectiveness | 16 (22.2) | 15 (20.8) | 40 (55.6) |
Political autonomy | 11 (15.3) | 18 (25) | 42 (58.3) |
Economic considerations | 23 (31.9) | 25 (34.7) | 24 (33.3) |
Waiting lists/service demand | 24 (33.3) | 18 (25) | 29 (40.3) |
Entry-level PT education | 28 (38.9) | 17 (23.6) | 27 (37.5) |
Professional organization lead | 26 (36.1) | 9 (12.5) | 37 (51.3) |
Professional skills of PTs | 17 (23.6) | 13 (18.1) | 42 (58.3) |
Scope of practice | 16 (22.2) | 17 (23.6) | 38 (52.7) |
Reimbursement models | 26 (36.1) | 20 (27.8) | 26 (36.1) |
Workforce-related issues | 26 (36.1) | 19 (26.4) | 27 (37.5) |