Tag: self-management support
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Harnessing Self-Determination Theory to Transform Physiotherapy Education: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Introduction: Why interaction styles matter in physiotherapy Healthcare professionals (HCPs) who interact with people living with chronic diseases can significantly influence patients’ motivation, engagement, and self-management. In physiotherapy, where patients rely on guidance to sustain long-term health behaviors, the way therapists communicate and support needs matters as much as technical skill. Self-Determination Theory (SDT) provides…
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Evaluating a Self-Determination Theory–Based Module to Improve Physiotherapy Students’ Interaction Styles: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Introduction Effective interaction between health care professionals (HCPs) and patients with chronic diseases shapes motivation, adherence, and health outcomes. The Self-Determination Theory (SDT) provides a framework for understanding how HCPs’ interaction styles support or thwart patients’ basic psychological needs—autonomy, competence, and relatedness. A growing body of work suggests that SDT-based training can foster more need-supportive,…