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Table 3 Organizational models (n = 201)

From: Physiotherapy practice in the private sector: organizational characteristics and models

Organizational model

Main characteristics of organizations

% of organizations

Model 1-Solo practice

o 1 provider

23.4

o 1–2 types of providers*

 

o No secretary/ receptionist

 

o Located in provider’s home

 

Model 2- Middle-scale multiprovider practice

o 2–10 providers

44.8

o 3–6 types of providers

 

o Presence of secretary (ies)/receptionist (s)

 

o Located in building with organization only or multiple businesses/organizations

 

Model 3- Large scale multiprovider practice

o ≥ 11 providers

22.9

o ≥ 7 types of providers

 

o Presence of secretary (ies)/receptionist (s)

 

o Located in sport center/school or other location

 

Model 4- Mixed

Practices/structure

9.0

  1. *One provider could work under more than one professional title (e.g. physiotherapists and osteopath).