The implications of the behaviour of patients in the illness-role on the psychosocial relationship of physiotherapists with their patients

In order for the physiotherapist to adopt a holistic approach in the treatment of her patients, it is necessary for her to bear in mind the patient’s previous experience of the illness-role. This experience will influence the patient’s behaviour in any subsequent illness-role and thus his interpreta...

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Main Author: A. J. van Rooijen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 1993-08-01
Series:South African Journal of Physiotherapy
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Online Access:https://sajp.co.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/699