PT Education in the Clinic

Question 1

Behaviorism Approach

Answer 1

Focus on observable human behaviors.
Demonstrate and have patient demonstrate back.
Positive reinforcement for the effective behaviors.
Withdraw rewards for the ineffective behaviors.
Use feedback.
Drill, practice, reinforce

Question 2

Constructivist Approach

Answer 2

Patient engages in the problem solving. 
Therapist asks patient what they think adn the patient gives their opinion
The therapist is just the facilitator.
Patient obtains a sense of confidence.
Higher retention in learning

Question 3

Emotionally able

Answer 3

Patient has the cognition, psychosocial resources, and is able to communicate

Question 4

Physically able

Answer 4

Sensory input, motor output, flexibility between the two

Question 5

Intrinsic values to be motivated

Answer 5

Personally valued
Interesting
Enjoyable

Question 6

Extrinsic values to be motivated

Answer 6

Want to please the PT and others in their life

Return to work and leisure activities

Question 7

Facilitating intrinsic motivations involves the following

Answer 7

Connectedness (a sense of trust)
Self Efficacy (competency)
Autonomy (independence)

Question 8

Maximize motivation

Answer 8

Encourage patient to participate
Give them opportunities to participate
Allow them to direct their plan of care under our supervision