Greece: Panhellenic Association of Physiotherapists and Public sector of employment

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1 Greece: Panhellenic Association of Physiotherapists and Public sector of employment International Perspectives in Physiotherapy Professor: Staes Filip Student: Papageorgiou Eirini

2 Index 1. Panhellenic Association of Physiotherapists a. Historical background b. Aims c. Becoming a member d. Scientific subdivisions c. Additional information 2. Employment as a physiotherapist Public sector a. Number of hospitals and physiotherapists b. Effect of crisis 3. Abbreviations 4. References

3 1. Panhellenic Association of Physiotherapists (PAP) TEI: Technological Educational Institute, CHTE: Centers of Higher Technological Education, WCPT: World Confederation for Physical Therapy Public corporation It serves the scientific, social and professional aims of physiotherapists (PTs) across the country Members: i) Greek physiotherapists, with a diploma from TEI, CHTE (KATEE in Greek) and King Paulos School of the Laiko General Hospital ii) Physiotherapists from other countries with equivalent degrees, according to the current legislation of the WCPT and the European Region of the WCPT

4 CHTE: Centers of Higher Technological Education, WCPT: World Confederation for Physical Therapy, TEI: Technological Educational Institute 1a. Historical Background Founded in 1964 by the first PTs who graduated from King Paulos School of the Laiko General Hospital First years work ONLY under doctoral supervision! 1972: Rights and obligations of PTs are established 1974: CHTE in Athens and Thessaloniki 1975: PTs can work without supervision but only with a relevant prescription 1978: PAP becomes a member of WCPT 1983: CHTE are abolished and TEI are established improvement of education + 7 semesters of study

5 CHTE: Centers of Higher Technological Education, TEI: Technological Educational Institute 1a. Historical Background 1987: Terms and conditions for Licensing and Functioning of Private PT practices 1989: CHTE and TEI are considered equal 1995: Professional rights of TEI graduates are established 1996: 3 rd school of Physiotherapy is founded in TEI of Lamia 2000: 8 semesters of study 2003: 4 th school of Physiotherapy is founded in TEI of Patras (in Aigion)

6 1b. Aims The institutional and Legal disclosure of Physiotherapy The defense of the Scientific level of the members The contribution to promoting health and science for the general development of health in Greece The protection of common professional interests of members The promotion of collaboration and solidarity among its members and other healthcare providers

7 1c. Becoming a member Application Copy of obtained degree(s) Copy of Identification card Without membership to PAP no PT can acquire a license to legally perform their profession!!!

8 1d. Scientific subdivisions Previously existing sections of Panhellenic Association of Physiotherapists: Section of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiotherapy Rehabilitation ( Section of Sports Physiotherapy ( Section of Hellenic Orthopeadic Manipulative Therapy (

9 1d. Scientific subdivisions New / under construction sections of Panhellenic Association of Physiotherapists: Physiotherapy in Geriatrics Physiotherapy and Psychological Health Physiotherapy in women Physiotherapy in children

10 1e. Additional information PAP provides PTs with: o o o o Information on new amendments in relation to the profession and the health insurance policies Relevant events to promote keeping up to date with new concepts or techniques (yearly convention and several daily workshops throughout the year) A magazine that publishes research studies undertaken in Greece Job adverts

11 2. Employment as a physiotherapist Public Sector Private Sector Public Hospitals Centers of Health Free Clinics Centers of open protection of elderly (KAPI in Greek) Secondary and higher education Centers of Medicine and Rehabilitation (KEFIAP in Greek) Insurance providers [following presentation]

12 2. Employment as a physiotherapist According to data published from PAP in 2008: Field of employment Number of PTs Hospitals 600 Centers of open protection of elderly 200 Insurance providers 100 Home treatments / employees 500 Private practice owners 2500 Unemployed / Working in other fields 1600 Total 5500

13 2a. Number of hospitals and physiotherapists Nowadays, there are in total 107 hospitals in Greece (General, Psychiatric and Peadiatric) and 15 Military ones. Study in 2000: In Attiki, 236 PTs in 11 hospitals 1 PT per 49 hospital beds In 16 hospitals in the periphery 1 PT per 91 hospital beds

14 2a. Number of hospitals and physiotherapists Country N of inhabitants N of PTs Inhabitants per PT % of unemployme nt Austria Belgium NA Denmark Members of the national association Germany Spain United Kingdom Greece

15 2b. Effect of crisis Remarkable lack or PTs in public hospitals 600 are employed 600 approximately are still needed Centers are under-subsidized and underfunded Centers of Medicine and Rehabilitation (KEFIAP) DO NOT function at all, even though they are full equipped Funds are used to pay off the commissions towards private practices and/or rehabilitation centers. 69 private rehabilitation centers in Greece!

16 3. Abbreviations Panhellenic Association of Physiotherapists (PAP) Physiotherapists (PTs) Technological Educational Institute (TEI) Centers of Higher Technological Education (CHTE KATEE in Greek) World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) Centers of open protection of elderly (KAPI in Greek) Centers of Medicine and Rehabilitation (KEFIAP in Greek)

17 4. References nosokomeia-ana-ygeionomikh-perifereia

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