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Culturally Competent Physiotherapy: Integrating International Best Practices to Improve Neurological Rehabilitation Outcomes in Diverse U.s. Populations

Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Neurological rehabilitation grapples with the challenge of ensuring fair and highstandard healthcare for all in the United States.This paper seeks to analyze the possibility of enhancing rehabilitation health-related outcomes in minority communities by integrating independent international approaches.After analyzing Sweden's "Rehab 24/7", Australia's indigenous co-designed, and Japan's "Kaizen" approaches respectively to the program accessibility, adherence, and patient-centered functional outcomes implementation.Considering the multiple strategies used by healthcare professionals, case studies have shown the potential of culturally tailored interventions, such as rehab programs that include the family for Hispanic stroke patients and community-based therapy for different Ronke V. Olatunde https://iaeme.com/Home/journal/IJPH27 [email protected] disorders.Nevertheless, systemic issues such as language discrepancies, implicit biases, and inadequate insurance coverage continue to pose significant barriers.Policy implementation (e.g., mandated cultural competency training, telehealth expansion), clinician education, and community-based programs are recommended.Future studies should focus on the cost-effectiveness of implementing the international models in the U.S.And the development of outcome measures that are specific to a particular culture.By adopting evidence-based strategies, the U.S. healthcare system can advance toward more inclusive and equitable neurological rehabilitation, ensuring better outcomes for diverse populations.
DOI: 10.34218/ijph_02_02_003
Language: English
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $550
OpenAlex ID: W4411785627
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