Table 2 The role of physiotherapists in mental health plans of Sub-Saharan African countries
Country | Role of physiotherapists |
|---|---|
Namibia | Physiotherapists should: -facilitate the integration of the mental health policy into primary health care -identify specific training needs in mental health care -provide input into the development of (the World Health Organization affiliated) Information, Education and Communication materials, policies, guidelines and standards for mental health |
Nigeria | Physiotherapists are involved in mental health care services, but a specific role was not defined. |