Physiotherapists perceived developing positive rapport facilitates participation in exercise among people with Prader-Willi Syndrome: a qualitative study

Abstract

Purpose: To explore the experiences of physiotherapists delivering community-based progressive resistance training for people with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). Method: Participants in this qualitative study were fifteen physiotherapists (13 female) who had supervised 14 young adults with PWS to complete a progressive resistance training program, twice per week for 10 weeks. Semi-structured interviews with the physiotherapists were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Interview transcripts were checked for accuracy by the physiotherapists. Data were analysed using thematic analysis with an inductive approach and data were managed using NVivo software. Results: Development of positive rapp..