Physiotherapists are underutilised in health-sector responses to gender-based violence: A cross-sectional survey of preparedness across Spanish-speaking countries.

A cross-sectional survey across Spanish-speaking countries found that physiotherapists are not being adequately incorporated into healthcare responses to gender-based violence (GBV), despite their potential role in supporting survivors. The study assessed the preparedness of physiotherapists to engage with GBV cases and identified significant gaps in training and systemic integration. The findings suggest that expanding physiotherapy's role in GBV response could strengthen multidisciplinary care for affected individuals.

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