Association of geographic location of outpatient physical therapy clinics and population social vulnerability in Northeastern Pennsylvania, USA: a cross-sectional study

Abstract

Introduction Access to healthcare for socially vulnerable populations is a global challenge. The geographic distribution and density of Outpatient Physical Therapy (OPT) clinics in the 10 County Health District of Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) is unreported and is a potential important barrier in access to physical therapy services particularly for the most socially vulnerable of the population.

Keywords

• Social Vulnerability, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Health Care Access, Equity