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Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Science
  • Communication Studies
  • Healthcare Psychology

Background:

  • Therapeutic communication is crucial for effective rehabilitation.
  • Limited research exists on discrepancies between client and therapist communication perceptions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate real-time differences in how clients and therapists perceive therapeutic communication.
  • To contribute to the understanding of communication dynamics in healthcare settings.

Main Methods:

  • An observational, quantitative, cross-sectional study was conducted.
  • Data were collected from 110 clients and 38 rehabilitation therapists (occupational, physical, speech) in a hospital setting.
  • The Clinical Assessment of Modes (CAM) was used to measure communication perceptions.

Main Results:

  • Clients reported therapists used more instructing communication modes.
  • Therapists reported using more empathic communication modes.
  • A significant difference was observed in the perception of communication styles.

Conclusions:

  • Clients and therapists demonstrate differing perspectives on therapeutic communication.
  • Utilizing tools like the Clinical Assessment of Modes (CAM) can help therapists understand and address these perceptual differences.
  • Findings support the Intentional Relationship Model's emphasis on diverse communication perspectives.