Journal article

Association between therapeutic alliance and outcomes following telephone-delivered exercise by a physical therapist for people with knee osteoarthritis: Secondary analyses from a randomized controlled trial

BJ Lawford, KL Bennell, PK Campbell, J Kasza, RS Hinman

Jmir Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies | JMIR Publications Inc. | Published : 2021

Abstract

Background: The therapeutic alliance between patients and physical therapists has been shown to influence clinical outcomes in patients with chronic low back pain when consulting in-person. However, no studies have examined whether the therapeutic alliance developed between patients with knee osteoarthritis and physical therapists during telephonic consultations influences clinical outcomes. Objective: This study aims to investigate whether the therapeutic alliance between patients with knee osteoarthritis and physical therapists measured after the second consultation is associated with outcomes following telephone-delivered exercise and advice. Methods: Secondary analysis of 87 patients in ..

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