To know the state of in-home community based rehabilitation services (in particular physiotherapy) in Australia. (Research Paper Sample)

QUESTION
To know the state of in-home community based rehabilitation services (in particular physiotherapy) in Australia.
INSIGHT
* The types of organizations providing in-home community based rehabilitation in Australia include: Hospitals (specialists & general hospitals); community clinics; community rehabilitation centers; community health centers; correctional facilities; camp settings; wilderness therapy settings, schools and person’s own home. Physiotherapy services are performed in both public and private health sectors, community based organizations, and non-governmental organizations in Australia.
* The type of services offered for in-home rehabilitation include: inpatient services; ambulatory care (outpatients); hydrotherapy; pain management; nursing services; health education & promotion services; physiotherapy services; dental care; medical care (GP/Community Doctor) and Counselling (including Psychologist & Social worker). Physiotherapy services include: tailored exercises, manual therapy, Hydrotherapy, Stretching, Education & Advice in Australia.
* The Australian Government Insurance scheme is known as Medicare and it provides free or subsidized access to public hospital services and treatment by health professionals. However, Medicare does not cover most physiotherapy and other allied health services.
* For patients having private health insurance, they need to check with their insurance provider if their cover pays for rehabilitation services thus, there may be unmet needs in the Australian Health industry due to the fact that not all physiotherapy services are covered by both the Medicare and private health insurance.
FINDINGS