Policy and Advocacy Articles

Policy and Advocacy Articles address policy issues, advocacy efforts, and the role of physiotherapy in promoting mental health at systemic, institutional, or community levels.

These manuscripts may analyze health policies, discuss regulatory or legislative frameworks, propose policy recommendations, or examine the role of physiotherapy in advancing equitable access to mental health care.

Articles should present well-supported arguments grounded in scientific evidence, policy analysis, or professional experience, and may include recommendations for healthcare systems, professional organizations, or public health initiatives.

Manuscript Specifications

Word Limit
Up to 4,000 words, excluding abstract, references, tables, figures, and figure legends.

Abstract
Up to 250 words.

References
Up to 70 references.

Tables and Figures
Up to 6 tables and/or figures.

Summary Box

After the abstract, authors must include a Summary Box highlighting the key contribution of the article.

This section should address:

• What knowledge does this article add?
• Why is this important for policy, advocacy, or health systems?

The Summary Box must contain no more than five sentences and should not repeat information already included in the abstract.

Structure of the Manuscript

Manuscripts should include the following sections:

Title
Abstract
Summary Box
Keywords
Introduction
Policy context or problem description
Analysis or policy discussion
Implications for physiotherapy practice, health systems, or advocacy
Discussion
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement
Conflict of Interest Statement
References
Appendices (when applicable)