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Purpose: To explore which socio-demographic, clinical, and other factors are
associated with reduced perceived access to physiotherapy among people with low back disorders. Methods:
A cross-sectional study design was used to evaluate
perceived access to physiotherapy services in a convenience sample of 111 people
with low back disorders presenting to a spinal triage service. Participants were
asked whether they felt that they had reduced access to physiotherapy as a result
of cost, wait time, or location. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression
were used to explore the association between perceived access to physiotherapy
and a range of socio-demographic, clinical, and other factors. Results: Overall
reduced perceived access to physiotherapy was reported by 27.9% of the sample;
13.5% reported reduced access resulting from cost, 9.9% from wait time, and 10.8%
from location. A variety of socio-demographic and clinical variables were found
to be associated with reduced perceived access, including the presence of other
health conditions, rural residence, and no prior physiotherapy use.
Conclusion: Perceived access to physiotherapy among people with low back disorders may be
associated with a diverse range of factors. Further research is required to
determine the relationship between these variables and actual use of
physiotherapy services.

Langue : ANGLAIS