A qualitative exploration of strategies used by osteopaths to involve patients in their own care.
Item
- Title
- A qualitative exploration of strategies used by osteopaths to involve patients in their own care.
- Title
- A qualitative exploration of strategies used by osteopaths to involve patients in their own care.
- Author(s)
- Simon Amos
- Abstract
- Background: Medical care has moved away from a paternalistic approach towards patient autonomy. Research has shown patient centred care makes a significant and enduring difference to health care outcomes. Patients feel reassured and have reduced anxiety levels. However, there is little research on how osteopaths conduct patient centred care. Objective: To gain a deeper understanding of the concepts and practical application of strategies used by osteopaths to involve patients actively in their own healthcare management. Design: Small scale descriptive study. Project approval and data collection was approved by the BSO Research Ethics Committee. Methods: Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using Thematic Analysis, consistent with elements of Grounded Theory approach. Participants: A purposive sample of 8 osteopaths, who also worked as BSO clinic tutors. Results: A framework of the osteopaths’ conceptualisation and integration of patient involvement strategies was created using elements from relevant literature and the data. Four core themes for involvement strategies emerged: power relationships, communication, fears and concerns, and beliefs and behaviours. A model of the inter-relationships of these themes was proposed. Conclusion: Analysis of the osteopaths’ involvement strategies provides greater understanding of its conceptualisation and practice. In this study, the osteopaths employed a complex mix of collaborative measures, coupled with refined communication to allay patients’ fears and concerns. When faced with unexpected patient presentations, patients’ beliefs and behaviours were more fully considered. These considerations initiate and develop partnership, which helps promote reassurance and reduce patient anxiety.
- Abstract
- Background: Medical care has moved away from a paternalistic approach towards patient autonomy. Research has shown patient centred care makes a significant and enduring difference to health care outcomes. Patients feel reassured and have reduced anxiety levels. However, there is little research on how osteopaths conduct patient centred care. Objective: To gain a deeper understanding of the concepts and practical application of strategies used by osteopaths to involve patients actively in their own healthcare management. Design: Small scale descriptive study. Project approval and data collection was approved by the BSO Research Ethics Committee. Methods: Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using Thematic Analysis, consistent with elements of Grounded Theory approach. Participants: A purposive sample of 8 osteopaths, who also worked as BSO clinic tutors. Results: A framework of the osteopaths’ conceptualisation and integration of patient involvement strategies was created using elements from relevant literature and the data. Four core themes for involvement strategies emerged: power relationships, communication, fears and concerns, and beliefs and behaviours. A model of the inter-relationships of these themes was proposed. Conclusion: Analysis of the osteopaths’ involvement strategies provides greater understanding of its conceptualisation and practice. In this study, the osteopaths employed a complex mix of collaborative measures, coupled with refined communication to allay patients’ fears and concerns. When faced with unexpected patient presentations, patients’ beliefs and behaviours were more fully considered. These considerations initiate and develop partnership, which helps promote reassurance and reduce patient anxiety.
- presented at
- British School of Osteopathy
- Date Accepted
- 2011
- Date Submitted
- 3.2.2012 00:00:00
- Type
- osteo_thesis
- Language
- English
- Pub-Identifier
- 15103
- Inst-Identifier
- 780
- Keywords
- Patient centred care, power medicine, communication, beliefs
- Recommended
- 0
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- Thesis
Simon Amos, “A qualitative exploration of strategies used by osteopaths to involve patients in their own care.”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed April 29, 2024, https://www.osteopathic-research.com/s/orw/item/1737