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Enhancing Physical Therapy for Elderly Patients: The Importance of the Therapist-Patient Relationship

Jason A. Dauenhauer, MSW, Paul R. Katz, MD, Jurgis Karuza, Ph.D., Richard Frankel, Ph.D. Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center at the University of Rochester Ernest Nalette, Ed.D., PT Ithaca College Department of Physical Therapy

Methods

Semi-structured Focus Group Design
4 Groups conducted between June 1999 and January 2000 Participants: (Convenience Sample)

Practicing Physical Therapy Clinicians and Faculty
7 Total
4 faculty (2 with clinical responsibilities)
3 Clinicians(1-home care, 1-acute care, 1-long term care)
Gender:3 male/4 female

Students (Masters-level)
11 Total
Gender: 3 male/8 female
Experience:Multiple settings

Patients (Former)
4 Total
Gender: 1 male/3 female
Setting: Long term care rehab (same location)
Mean age: 73 (range: 60-84)

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