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Rethinking First-Visit Therapeutic Alliance in Student Physiotherapy.
Shyam Sundar Sah1, Abhishek Kumbhalwar2
1Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed-to-be-University), Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Direct-access physiotherapy for student musculoskeletal pain requires a therapist-aware approach. Shifting focus from student factors to clinician behaviors and systems improves therapeutic alliance and patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Physiotherapy
- Musculoskeletal Health
- Healthcare Systems
Background:
- Direct-access physiotherapy is a primary care point for students with musculoskeletal pain.
- Early therapeutic alliances significantly influence student engagement and recovery.
- Prior research has an attribution gap regarding factors affecting these alliances.
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