Jaume Morera-Balaguer1, José Martín Botella-Rico1, Mari Carmen Martínez-González1, Francesc Medina-Mirapeix2, Óscar Rodríguez-Nogueira3. 1. Department of Physical Therapy, Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera, Plaza Reyes Católicos, Spain. 2. Department of Physical Therapy, Regional Campus of International Excellence "Campus Mare Nostrum," University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain. 3. Nursing and Physical Therapy Department, Health Sciences School, Universidad de León, Ponferrada León, Spain. Electronic address: orodn@unileon.es.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Over recent years there has been a paradigm shift towards a patient-centred biopsychosocial care model in physical therapy. This new paradigm features a growing interest in understanding the contextual factors that influence the patient's experience of disease, pain and recovery. This includes generalized consensus regarding the importance of establishing a therapeutic relationship that is centred on the patient. OBJECTIVE: To explore physical therapists' perceptions and experiences regarding barriers and facilitators of therapeutic patient-centred relationships in outpatient rehabilitation settings. METHODS: This is a qualitative study with four focus groups including twenty-one physical therapists. Two researchers conducted the focus groups, using a topic guide with predetermined questions. The focus group discussions were audiotaped and videotaped, transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically using a modified grounded theory approach. RESULTS: Physical therapists perceived that the therapeutic patient-centred relationship not only depends on the personal qualities of the professional, but also on the patient's attitudes and the characteristics of the context, including the organization and team coordination. CONCLUSIONS: Although being more linked towards the patients' contextual factors and needs than towards the practice of the profession, a therapeutic relationship is worth considering by physical therapists. Furthermore this study highlights the need for physical therapists and administrators to rethink the situation and propose strategies for improvement.
BACKGROUND: Over recent years there has been a paradigm shift towards a patient-centred biopsychosocial care model in physical therapy. This new paradigm features a growing interest in understanding the contextual factors that influence the patient's experience of disease, pain and recovery. This includes generalized consensus regarding the importance of establishing a therapeutic relationship that is centred on the patient. OBJECTIVE: To explore physical therapists' perceptions and experiences regarding barriers and facilitators of therapeutic patient-centred relationships in outpatient rehabilitation settings. METHODS: This is a qualitative study with four focus groups including twenty-one physical therapists. Two researchers conducted the focus groups, using a topic guide with predetermined questions. The focus group discussions were audiotaped and videotaped, transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically using a modified grounded theory approach. RESULTS: Physical therapists perceived that the therapeutic patient-centred relationship not only depends on the personal qualities of the professional, but also on the patient's attitudes and the characteristics of the context, including the organization and team coordination. CONCLUSIONS: Although being more linked towards the patients' contextual factors and needs than towards the practice of the profession, a therapeutic relationship is worth considering by physical therapists. Furthermore this study highlights the need for physical therapists and administrators to rethink the situation and propose strategies for improvement.
Authors: O Rodríguez Nogueira; J Botella-Rico; M C Martínez González; M Leal Clavel; J Morera-Balaguer; A R Moreno-Poyato Journal: PLoS One Date: 2020-03-02 Impact factor: 3.240
Authors: Óscar Rodríguez-Nogueira; Jaume Morera Balaguer; Abel Nogueira López; Juan Roldán Merino; José-Martín Botella-Rico; Sonia Del Río-Medina; Antonio R Moreno Poyato Journal: PLoS One Date: 2020-11-06 Impact factor: 3.240