Implementation of a behavioral medicine approach in physiotherapy: a process evaluation of facilitation methods.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:In a quasi-experimental study, facilitation was used to support implementation of the behavioral medicine approach in physiotherapy. The facilitation consisted of an individually tailored multifaceted intervention including outreach visits, peer coaching, educational materials, individual goal-setting, video feedback, self-monitoring in a diary, manager support, and information leaflets to patients. A behavioral medicine approach implies a focus on health related behavior change. Clinical behavioral change was initiated but not maintained among the participating physiotherapists. To explain these findings, a deeper understanding of the implementation process is necessary. The aim was therefore to explore the impact mechanisms in the implementation of a behavioral medicine approa

SUBMITTER: Fritz J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6827232 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature