Volume - 13 | Issue-1
Volume - 13 | Issue-1
Volume - 13 | Issue-1
Volume - 13 | Issue-1
Volume - 13 | Issue-1
Primary care, serving as the initial point of contact within the healthcare system, necessitates a comprehensive approach known as primary health care (PHC). This approach involves the collaboration of various healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dieticians, social workers, and rehabilitation experts. With global demographic and health patterns indicating a probable rise in the demand for integrating rehabilitation services into PHC, the need for effective integration is underscored. Despite the principles outlined in the Alma-Ata Declaration and the presence of successful integration models, the incorporation of rehabilitation services into PHC remains incomplete or inefficient in most healthcare systems. Proximity of rehabilitation services to individuals' residences enables them to participate in educational programs and maintain active lifestyles, thereby reducing the need for extensive care and financial assistance, resulting in mutual benefits for both the individual and society. Additionally, such proximity can help prevent costly hospitalizations and readmissions. The quality of rehabilitation services is often gauged by the timeliness of delivery and the seamless continuum of care, with efficient referral practices akin to those observed in PHC. This aspect is considered a significant indicator of the quality of rehabilitation services within the healthcare framework.