en Health Improvement Strategies Health Improvement Strategies مقاله مروری Review Article <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><b><span style="background:#2d7f8f"><span style="color:white">Background & Objective:</span></span><b> </b>&nbsp;</b>This systematic review evaluates the impact of community-based physiotherapy programs on the management of chronic diseases in rural areas. The study included 11 articles examining various chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and persistent low back pain. The evidence indicates that these programs substantially improve health outcomes, reduce healthcare utilization, and are cost-effective.<br> <b><span style="background:#2d7f8f"><span style="color:white"><span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt">&nbsp;Materials & Methods:</span></span></span></b> <span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt">The review analyzed data from 11 articles focused on managing chronic diseases through community-based physiotherapy programs. It assessed their effectiveness in rural populations across conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and persistent low back pain. The review adhered to PRISMA guidelines for conducting and reporting systematic reviews.</span><br> <b><span lang="EN-IN"><span style="background:#2d7f8f"><span style="color:white">Results: </span></span></span>&nbsp;</b><span style="letter-spacing:-.1pt">The findings suggest that community-based physiotherapy programs significantly improve health outcomes, decrease healthcare utilization, and are economically viable. However, barriers such as a shortage of physiotherapists, financial constraints, and cultural differences limit widespread implementation. The potential role of telehealth in expanding the reach of these services was also highlighted, although challenges related to internet access and digital literacy persist.</span><br> <b><span style="background:#2d7f8f"><span style="color:white">Conclusion: </span></span>&nbsp;</b>Future research should aim to address these barriers, explore long-term effects, and develop culturally tailored interventions to enhance the effectiveness of physiotherapy programs in rural settings. Policy recommendations include increasing financial support, facilitating the recruitment of physiotherapists, and integrating telehealth into rural healthcare delivery systems.</span></span></p> Modalities, Chronic Disease, Healthcare Disparities, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Rural Population 179 191 http://journal.zums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-7123-1&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Olawale Isreal Oshomoji waleoshomoji@student.oauife.edu.ng 5200319475328460084982 0009-0009-2366-6765 Yes Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Basic Medicals, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria Johnson Olasunkanmi Ajiroba AjirobaJohnson@gmail.com 5200319475328460084983 0009-0006-8057-5681 No Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Basic Medicals, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria