An integrative review of the qualities of a 'good' physiotherapist.
Physiother Theory Pract
; 39(1): 89-116, 2023 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Qualities of a physiotherapist may influence the therapeutic alliance and physiotherapy outcomes. Understanding what qualities constitute a 'good' physiotherapist has yet to be systematically reviewed notwithstanding potentially profound implications for the future practice of physiotherapy.PURPOSE:
The primary purpose of this review was to critically examine how physiotherapists and their patients describe the qualities of a 'good' musculoskeletal physiotherapist as depicted in peer-reviewed literature. The secondary aim was to synthesize qualities represented in the literature, and to compare patient and physiotherapist perspectives.METHODS:
An integrative review methodology was used to undertake a comprehensive literature search, quality appraisal of studies, and thematic analysis of findings. An electronic search of CINAHL, EMBASE, Nursing and Allied Health, PsycINFO, PubMed, and Scopus databases was conducted within a time range from database inception to June 14, 2019.RESULTS:
Twenty-seven studies met the inclusion criteria. Six qualities of a 'good' musculoskeletal physiotherapist were identified as responsive, ethical, communicative, caring, competent, and collaborative.CONCLUSIONS:
The qualities of a 'good' physiotherapist identified in the review emphasize the human interaction between physiotherapists and patients and point to the centrality of balancing technical competence with a relational way of being.Palabras clave
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Fisioterapeutas
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
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Systematic_reviews
Aspecto:
Ethics
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Physiother Theory Pract
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA FISICA
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Canadá