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Question 15 of 34 for our Physical Therapist Mock Interview

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Question 15 of 34

How do you motivate your patients in their rehabilitation process?

"To help keep my patients motivated through their rehab process, I've found it extremely helpful to set achievable goals for each patient. As the patient hits each goal and we celebrate it together, I find that they're even more driven to hit the next goal prior to the timeline that I set for them."

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  • 15. How do you motivate your patients in their rehabilitation process?

      How to Answer

      As a physical therapist, your success with a patient relies on their motivation throughout the rehabilitation process. Outside of your sessions with them, what the patient does can greatly effect their progress in the rehab process. For this question, talk about the importance of having a motivated patients and talk about some strategies you utilize to help motivate them.

      Written by Heather Douglass

      Entry Level

      "As a new Physical Therapist, the number one tool that I will utilize with my patients to help motivate them is to build a trusting relationship with them. By listening to what is important to the patient and getting to know them better, the bond that we build will enable them to take my therapy with them to heart."

      Written by Ryan Brunner

      Answer Example

      "To help keep my patients motivated through their rehab process, I've found it extremely helpful to set achievable goals for each patient. As the patient hits each goal and we celebrate it together, I find that they're even more driven to hit the next goal prior to the timeline that I set for them."

      Written by Heather Douglass

      Experienced

      "Throughout my career as a Physical Therapist, I have taken great pride in my ability to stay positive with each and every patient and I know that this helps motivate them. I have worked with some patients that have long, hard roads to recovery. By being a positive light for them and sharing success stories of other patients, I can help them stay the course through their rehab process."

      Written by Ryan Brunner

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I feel that the most effective way to motivate a patient is by setting goals. What I usually use for setting goals is the SMART goals method, which is an acronym that stands for specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-related goals. So far, it has been efficient in terms of giving the patients the motivation they need to participate in the rehabilitation to achieve their goals."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      SMART goals are an excellent way to set milestones with patients, and gain buy-in from them when it comes to rehabilitation efforts. Good answer!

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