✅   Insights into the provision of physical therapy services at public sector hospitals in Pakistan: an exploratory qualitative study

Health

Objectives Although physical therapy services are a part of the Essential Package of Health Services in Pakistan, they do not receive their due importance. This qualitative study aimed to explore the in-depth insights regarding the factors that influence the provision of physical therapy services in public sector hospitals of Karachi, Pakistan using the WHO’s health systems framework. Design Exploratory qualitative study. Setting and participants Three public sector hospitals located in Karachi, Pakistan were selected for this study. In-depth interviews were conducted with a total of 12 physical therapists working in the outpatient departments of the selected hospitals. Results Findings were categorised into six major themes within the health systems framework, shedding light on various ...

BMJ     Apr 04, 2025