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From Goal Setting to Values Elicitation: A Two-Step Process to Empower Motivation in Healthcare

“Our values influence our motivation. If we don’t have strongly held values, we’ll have little motivation. If our values are strong, our motivation will be equally strong.” – Steve Andreas, NLP Comprehensive In the realm of healthcare, clinicians are...

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Ensuring Client Success: The MAP Process in Rehabilitation

When it comes to rehabilitation and treatment, clinicians often focus on the technical aspects of exercise prescription. However, the success of any intervention lies not just in the what, but also in the how and the when. BJ Fogg,...

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Empowering Patient Adherence: The Art of ‘Nudging’ in Healthcare

In the realm of healthcare, the success of treatment often hinges not only on the clinical skills of healthcare professionals but also on the willingness and ability of patients to adhere to prescribed interventions.  “Nudge,” a groundbreaking book by...

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The Value-Driven ‘Why’: Understanding the Core of Patient Motivation in Healthcare

Introduction: The Essence of the ‘Why’ In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, where treatments and technologies advance rapidly, the constant and pivotal element remains the patient’s ‘Why’. This ‘Why’, as emphasised by Simon Sinek, is deeply rooted in the...

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Envision to Achieve: The Power of Visualisation in Physiotherapy Outcomes

Visual imagery is a powerful tool in enhancing the effectiveness of physiotherapy treatments.  The quote from W. Timothy Gallwey’s “The Inner Game of Tennis,” “To Self 2, a picture is worth a thousand words,” eloquently encapsulates the importance of...

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The Language of Change: From ‘Obstacles’ to ‘Friction’ in Rehabilitation Conversations

Introduction: The Power of Words in Therapeutic Dialogues Language is the medium through which we express our thoughts, convey our intentions, and foster change. In therapeutic settings, especially within the realm of physiotherapy, the words we choose can either...

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Enhancing Client Engagement: Navigating the Next Steps in Physiotherapy

In the world of healthcare, particularly in the realm of physiotherapy, successful client engagement goes beyond the walls of the clinic. It extends into the daily lives of clients, where they must actively participate in their treatment plan. David...

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Unlocking Client Motivation: A Guide for Physiotherapists in Shifting from DARN to CATs Language

In the world of physiotherapy, effective communication is the bedrock of successful rehabilitation. Understanding the nuances of patient language can be a game-changer. In my previous article, I explored DARN language (Desire, Ability, Reasons, and Needs) and how it...

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From DARN to CATs: Bridging the Gap in Patient Motivation in Physiotherapy

In the world of physiotherapy, effective communication and patient engagement play pivotal roles in successful rehabilitation.  In this article I plan to briefly explore Miller & Rollnick’s the acronym, DARN CATs which they refer to in their book, ‘Motivational...

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