Abstract
The complex epidemiological profile of Brazil, the aging population and the proportion of individuals with disabilities have led to a substantial increase in the demand for rehabilitation. The spatiotemporal distribution of the offer of physiotherapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy in the Brazilian public healthcare system from 2007 to 2019 was analyzed for the five macro-regions of the country. Data from the National Register of Health Establishments and census estimates from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics were used. Indicators of the offer of professionals in these fields services and relative changes in the offer were calculated. The spatial distribution of the relative change in the offer was also determined. A regression model with inflection points was adopted for the analysis of the temporal trend. A growing temporal trend was found in the offer of the three professionals in Brazil as a whole and in all regions of the country, but with a slowdown in growth. Differences were observed in the offer among the regions of the country, revealing healthcare inequality that needs to be overcome. The present findings can assist in planning to expand access to rehabilitation services in the country.
Key words:
Physiotherapy; Speech therapy; Rehabilitation; Public Healthcare System; Occupational therapy; Time series studies
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Legenda: A) Offer of physiotherapists per 100,000 residents in 2007; B) Offer of physiotherapists per 100,000 residents in 2019; C) Relative change (%) in offer of physiotherapists, 2007-2019; D) Offer of speech therapists per 100,000 residents in 2007; E) Offer of speech therapists per 100,000 residents in 2019; F) Relative change (%) in offer of speech therapists, 2007-2019; G) Offer of occupational therapists per 100,000 residents in 2007; H) Offer of occupational therapists per 100,000 residents in 2019; I) Relative change (%) in offer of occupational therapists, 2007-2019.Source: Authors.
Note: *p-value < 0.01. Average annual percent change (AAPC) - regions: North (9.7); Northeast (10.6); Southeast (6.9); South (7.9); Midwest (8.2); Brazil (8.3).Source: Authors.
Note: *p-value < 0.01. Average annual percent change (AAPC) - regions: North (9.2); Northeast (9.6); Southeast (4.6); South (6.4); Midwest (6.3); Brazil (6.2).Source: Authors.
Note: *p-value <0.01. Average annual percent change (AAPC) - regions: North (6.7); Northeast (4.9); Southeast (3.9); South (5.4); Midwest (6.0); Brazil (4.4). Source: Authors.