Physical Therapists Use Different Motivational Strategies for Stroke Rehabilitation Tailored to an Individual's Condition: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Various strategies are used to motivate individuals with stroke during rehabilitation. However, how physical therapists select the motivational strategies that they use for each individual is yet to be established. Therefore, this study aimed to explore how physical therapists use different motivational strategies for individuals in stroke rehabilitation programs.

Methods

A criterion sample of 15 physical therapists who have worked in rehabilitation for over 10 years and were interested in an individual's motivation participated in one-on-one semi-structured online interviews. The interviews explored their perspectives and experiences regarding the motivational strategies used depending on each individual's condition. The collected data were analyzed with thematic

SUBMITTER: Oyake K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10313347 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature