“I Don’t Have a Magic Wand”: The Why and How of Patient Education in Outpatient Physical Rehabilitation

Date Presented 04/04/19

This session presents findings from an interpretive descriptive study exploring OTs’ perspectives of patient education in outpatient physical rehabilitation. The recognition of “I don’t have a magic wand” drove the purpose and process of patient education and encouraged alignment of practice with the profession's agentic and client-centered philosophy. Discussion of findings will facilitate attendees’ critical reflection on their own views of patient education.

Primary Author and Speaker: Abigail Brody

Additional Authors and Speakers: Brocha Stern, Emma Gentile, Emma Hecht, Kathryn Pelech

Contributing Authors: Promita Banik, Alisa Doshi, Prema Khan, Joy Sarraf