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ArticleHuman resources for health2026

Rehabilitation in primary health care: workforce and pathways toward 2030.

Mariana Fagundes Cinti, Juliana Leme Gomes, Mário Lopes, Thiago Souza Silveira, Danielle Silva Viegas de Oliveira, Beatriz Priscila Costa, Debora Bernardo, Ana Carolina Basso Schmitt

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Mariana Fagundes CintiFaculty of Medicine, Department of Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. marianafagundesc@hotmail.com.
Juliana Leme GomesFaculty of Medicine, Department of Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Mário LopesSchool of Health Sciences of the University of Aveiro and iBMED - Institute of Biomedicine, Aveiro, Portugal.
Thiago Souza SilveiraFaculty of Public Health, Department of Environmental Health and Sustainability, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Danielle Silva Viegas de OliveiraFaculty of Medicine, Department of Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Beatriz Priscila CostaFaculty of Medicine, Department of Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Debora BernardoBrazilian Center for Analysis and Planning, Center for Citizenship, Health and Development, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Ana Carolina Basso SchmittFaculty of Medicine, Department of Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.

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Abstract

introductionThe World Health Organization encourages the strengthening of rehabilitation care worldwide through the "Call for Action to 2030," emphasizing primary health care (PHC) as a fundamental strategy.

objectivesTo analyze the temporal and spatial evolution of the rehabilitation workforce in PHC in Brazil and its federative units from 2010 to 2023 and to estimate projections up to 2030.

methodsThis was an ecological time series and spatial study in which the density of rehabilitation professionals (rate per 10,000 inhabitants) in PHC was projected. Workforce trends and projections were estimated via the SARIMA model; average annual percent change (AAPC) and linear regressions were used to evaluate temporal evolution. The correlation between the Municipal Human Development Index (MHDI) and the workforce was assessed via Moran's I index.

resultsWorkforce density in PCH increased between 2010 and 2023 (AAPC 6.21%) but remained low and uneven across professions and regions, with slower growth projected to 2030 (AAPC 4.61%). Persistent regional and professional inequalities were observed, particularly among speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists, with a weak association between workforce density and human development.

conclusionsAlthough the rehabilitation workforce in PHC has expanded in Brazil, projected growth deceleration and persistent territorial inequalities pose challenges to future demand. Strengthening rehabilitation within PHC through integrated workforce and policy strategies is essential to reduce inequities and advance universal health coverage.

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Health PersonnelHealth WorkforcePrimary Health CareRehabilitationBrazilHumansPublic Health InfrastructureWorkforceHealth human resources assessmentPrimary health careProjectionRehabilitationWorkforce

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