Fisioterapêutica no contexto da atenção primária à saúde no Rio Grande do Sul: revisão integrativa

Abstract

This is an integrative review study that aimed to verify the insertion of the physiotherapist in the public health network in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, having as its main focus its performance in primary health care. As a method, a search was carried out, covering the period from 2006 to 2022, in the BVS, PubMed, SCOPUS and WebofScience databases, using “Physiotherapy and Primary Care” as descriptors. The present study included only onde scientific article referring to the role of the physiotherapist in primary care, specifically in Rio Grande do Sul, showing that the area lacks scientific evidence. New studies are suggested that can point out the physical therapist's difficulties at this level of health care and that represent the profile of practices through field research, in order to contribute to professional qualification and the assistance provided to the population.