Introduction The field of physiotherapy plays a vital role in improving the quality of life for individuals living with chronic conditions. These conditions often require long-term management and care, making the collaboration between physiotherapists and patients crucial. In the...
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“If you go into a conversation expecting it to be contentious, that mental model can ensure that you selectively focus on the aspects of the interaction that reinforces that story, and dim down competing information that might have offered...
Introduction When it comes to treating patients, it’s easy to assume that providing them with information and advice is enough to help them achieve their goals. But the truth is, success often comes down to something much simpler: habits....
During the process of engaging patients who struggle with adherence in relation to behaviour change, I suggested in my last newsletter that clinicians should take the following factors into account: Styles of consulting Psychological reactance The influence of...
Patients’ lack of treatment plan implementation is often not due to a lack of information. So who needs to make the adjustments when adherence is not working? Clinical practitioners often assume that patients who attend physiotherapy are motivated to...
Have you ever wondered why your clients don’t engage in your well informed health instructions? The simple reason is that we make big decisions in our lives first based on emotion. Then we back up that decision with logic....
As health professionals we think it’s our duty to tell clients what they need to do to get better, that is, give advice. But as we all know, giving advice even when it’s the best available doesn’t alway...
We all see and remember things differently. This difference has the potential to lead to frustration especially if your patient is a natural pessimist and you’re focused on what to do to help them. So what can you do...
How often do you find out why your patient might want to recover from or better manage an injury or illness? And I mean the real WHY behind their motivation. In this article I will provide some helpful questions...
