10 Questions
What is the purpose of asking a patient 'What good things would happen if your pain became less?'
To identify the patient's motivation for changing their pain
What is the alternative to using a 'Pain Scale' suggested in the text?
A scale of 0-10 to rate the impact of pain on daily life
What is the goal of using Motivational Interviewing in physical therapy?
To increase patient motivation for changing their pain
What is the purpose of asking a patient 'Why not a 2 or 1?' in the importance and confidence scale?
To explore the patient's thought process behind their rating
What is the purpose of the Personal Action Plan Template in physical therapy?
To develop a treatment plan with the patient
What is the primary focus of the 'importance and confidence scale'?
Assessing the patient's confidence in managing their pain
Why is the 'Personal Action Plan Template' used in physical therapy?
To identify the patient's goals and motivators
What is the main advantage of using Motivational Interviewing in physical therapy?
It allows patients to take a more active role in their care
What is the primary purpose of asking a patient 'What would your life be like three years from now if your pain decreased?'?
To help the patient envision a positive outcome
What is the main focus of the Screening Instrument?
Evaluating the patient's readiness to change
Learn about Motivational Interviewing, a behavioral health technique used in physical therapy to help patients make sustainable changes aligned with their values and concerns. Understand how to motivate patients to internalize change and be the driver of their own progress.
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