Training Physical Therapists in Person ‐Centered Practice for People With Osteoarthritis: A Qualitative Case Study

ConclusionAlthough physical therapists found training overwhelming initially as they realized the limitations of their current knowledge and clinical practice, they felt more confident and able to provide person‐centered care to people with knee osteoarthritis by the end of training. Training in structured person‐centered methodology that provides opportunity for skills practice with patients using a restructured consultation framework can change physical therapists’ beliefs about their roles when managing patients with osteoarthritis and positively impact their clinical practice.
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - Category: Rheumatology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research