Prioritizing rehabilitation in Pakistan’s health system: a qualitative policy analysis

Puntos clave

• Rehabilitation services in Pakistan are limited, affecting patient outcomes and healthcare access.
• Key challenges include funding, infrastructure, and awareness, identified through interviews with 25 healthcare professionals and policymakers.
• Qualitative analysis focused on stakeholder perspectives regarding rehabilitation policy and practice.
• The findings suggest that prioritizing rehabilitation could enhance patient care and health system performance.