Análisis de la movilidad de los fisioterapeutas españoles en el contexto de la Unión Europea

Abstract

Objective To analyze the mobility applications of Spanish physiotherapists in the context of the European Union between 1997 and 2011, according to Directive 2005/36/EC. Material and methods The research has been carried out with the database of the European Commission (EC) in January of 2014. All countries belonging to the EU have been included, focusing on professional recognition and excluding data concerning temporary mobility. Results Physiotherapy is the fourth most mobile profession in Spain between 1997 and 2012. The most demanding host countries for professional recognition were France, Italy, United Kingdom, Portugal and Ireland, followed by Belgium and Germany. The peak of maximal applications for professional recognition occurs in 2011. Hosted countries with a greater number of positive recognitions were Portugal, Italy and Belgium. On the other hand, Ireland and Germany have the highest rate of negative recognitions. Ireland also has the largest number of neutral recognition situations. Conclusions Spanish Physiotherapy demonstrates a high mobility through Europe. The seven most demanded host countries were France, Italy, United Kingdom, Portugal, Ireland, Belgium and Germany. Countries where the professional qualifications recognition is easiest to achieve are Portugal, Italy and Belgium. Countries where it is more difficult are Ireland and Germany. The complementary requirement more frequently adopted to give the positive recognition is the development of an adaptation period in the host country.