Variables influencing physiotherapy adherence among young adults with cerebral palsy

Authors: Redmond, R. and Parrish, M.

Journal: Qualitative Health Research

Volume: 18

Issue: 11

Pages: 1501-1510

eISSN: 1552-7557

ISSN: 1049-7323

DOI: 10.1177/1049732308325538

Abstract:

The findings of this qualitative study provide insight into a range of developmental and personal variables that influence whether young adults with cerebral palsy adhere to physiotherapy programs and advice from physiotherapists, with the aim of improving the quality of services offered to such a population. The study participants included young adults with cerebral palsy between the ages of 16 and 25 years who were enrolled in a college devoted to training disabled young adults. They attended focus groups to discuss their experiences of physiotherapy. A constant comparative method was used within the grounded theory approach for the collection and analysis of data. The results demonstrate that the interaction between physiotherapist and young adult is the essential variable, with the relationship formed being built with trust, respect, and empowerment of the participant. This study offered a valuable opportunity for those often considered too vulnerable to participate in research. © 2008 Sage Publications.

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Preferred by: Margarete Parrish

Variables influencing physiotherapy adherence among young adults with cerebral palsy.

Authors: Redmond, R. and Parrish, M.

Journal: Qual Health Res

Volume: 18

Issue: 11

Pages: 1501-1510

ISSN: 1049-7323

DOI: 10.1177/1049732308325538

Abstract:

The findings of this qualitative study provide insight into a range of developmental and personal variables that influence whether young adults with cerebral palsy adhere to physiotherapy programs and advice from physiotherapists, with the aim of improving the quality of services offered to such a population. The study participants included young adults with cerebral palsy between the ages of 16 and 25 years who were enrolled in a college devoted to training disabled young adults. They attended focus groups to discuss their experiences of physiotherapy. A constant comparative method was used within the grounded theory approach for the collection and analysis of data. The results demonstrate that the interaction between physiotherapist and young adult is the essential variable, with the relationship formed being built with trust, respect, and empowerment of the participant. This study offered a valuable opportunity for those often considered too vulnerable to participate in research.

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Variables Influencing Physiotherapy Adherence Among Young Adults With Cerebral Palsy

Authors: Redmond, R. and Parrish, M.

Journal: QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH

Volume: 18

Issue: 11

Pages: 1501-1510

eISSN: 1552-7557

ISSN: 1049-7323

DOI: 10.1177/1049732308325538

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Variables influencing physiotherapy adherence among young adults with cerebral palsy.

Authors: Redmond, R. and Parrish, M.

Journal: Qualitative health research

Volume: 18

Issue: 11

Pages: 1501-1510

ISSN: 1049-7323

DOI: 10.1177/1049732308325538

Abstract:

The findings of this qualitative study provide insight into a range of developmental and personal variables that influence whether young adults with cerebral palsy adhere to physiotherapy programs and advice from physiotherapists, with the aim of improving the quality of services offered to such a population. The study participants included young adults with cerebral palsy between the ages of 16 and 25 years who were enrolled in a college devoted to training disabled young adults. They attended focus groups to discuss their experiences of physiotherapy. A constant comparative method was used within the grounded theory approach for the collection and analysis of data. The results demonstrate that the interaction between physiotherapist and young adult is the essential variable, with the relationship formed being built with trust, respect, and empowerment of the participant. This study offered a valuable opportunity for those often considered too vulnerable to participate in research.

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