How does leadership manifest in the patient-therapist interaction among physiotherapists in primary health care? A qualitative study

Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
Eva Rasmussen-BarrMia Von Knorring

Abstract

Objectives : Health care is undergoing changes and this requires the participation and leadership of all health-care professions. While numerous studies have explored leadership competence among physicians and nurses, the physiotherapy profession has received but limited attention. The aim of this study was to explore how leadership manifests in the patient-therapist interaction among physiotherapists in primary health care and how the physiotherapists themselves relate their perception of leadership to their clinical practice. Methods : A qualitative study with semi-structured interviews was conducted with a purposive sample of 10 physiotherapists working in primary health care. The interviews were analyzed using inductive qualitative content analysis. Results : Five themes were identified related to how leadership manifests in the patient-therapist interaction: (1) establishing resonant relationships; (2) engaging patients to build ownership; (3) drawing on authority; (4) building on professionalism; and (5) relating physiotherapists clinical practice to leadership. Conclusion : This study describes how leadership manifests in the patient-physiotherapist interaction. The findings can be used to empower physiotherapists in ...Continue Reading

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