More Than Just Talk: The Role of Therapist Interactions in Patient Adherence
Laura Hesters, Sofie Compernolle, Dominique Van de Velde, Katrien De Cocker · 2026
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Description
Laura Hesters and colleagues examine in 2026 how the way therapists talk shapes whether rehab patients stick with treatment. Three hundred forty-six people in physical or occupational therapy rated how supporting or controlling their clinician felt. Questionnaires also covered basic mental needs, reasons for doing therapy, and how closely they followed the plan.
Patients who felt supported in their choices reported fuller need satisfaction and less frustration. Feeling controlled fed frustration instead, which dulled inner motivation and raised giving-up attitudes. People whose motivation came from valuing the goal itself followed treatment best. Training clinicians to support choice rather than apply pressure is the practical takeaway for rehab services.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Laura Hesters, Sofie Compernolle, Dominique Van de Velde, Katrien De Cocker |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 58 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |