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Health Professionals’ Motivational Strategies to Enhance Adherence in the Rehabilitation of People with Lower Limb Fractures: Scoping Review

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  • Júlio Belo Fernandes

    (Egas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal
    Nurs* Lab, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal)

  • Noélia Ferreira

    (Egas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal
    Nurs* Lab, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal)

  • Josefa Domingos

    (Egas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal)

  • Rui Ferreira

    (Department of Nursing, Hospital Garcia de Orta, 2805-267 Almada, Portugal)

  • Catarina Amador

    (Department of Nursing, Hospital Garcia de Orta, 2805-267 Almada, Portugal)

  • Nelson Pardal

    (Department of Nursing, Hospital Garcia de Orta, 2805-267 Almada, Portugal)

  • Cidália Castro

    (Egas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal
    Nurs* Lab, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal)

  • Aida Simões

    (Egas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal
    Nurs* Lab, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal)

  • Sónia Fernandes

    (Egas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal
    Nurs* Lab, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal)

  • Catarina Bernardes

    (Egas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal
    Nurs* Lab, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal)

  • Diana Alves Vareta

    (Egas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal
    Nurs* Lab, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal)

  • Dina Peças

    (Egas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal
    Nurs* Lab, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal)

  • Dora Ladislau

    (Egas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal
    Nurs* Lab, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal)

  • Natacha Sousa

    (Regional Health Administration of Lisbon and Tagus Valley, Community Care Unit-Integrating Health, 1500-534 Lisbon, Portugal)

  • Andreia Duarte

    (Department of Nursing, Setúbal Hospital Centre, 2900-182 Setúbal, Portugal)

  • Catarina Godinho

    (Egas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal
    Nurs* Lab, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal)

Abstract

Patients with lower limb fractures require rehabilitation but often struggle with adherence to interventions. Adding motivational strategies to rehabilitation programs can increase patient adherence and enhance outcomes. This review aims to identify the motivational strategies used by health professionals in the rehabilitation of people with lower limb fractures. We used Arksey and O’Malley’s methodological framework to structure and conduct this scoping review. The literature search was performed using the Scopus, CINAHL, MEDLINE, Nursing & Allied Health, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases. The final search was conducted in February 2023. A total of 1339 articles were identified. After selecting and analyzing the articles, twelve studies were included in this review. Health professionals use several strategies to motivate patients with lower limb fractures to adhere to rehabilitation programs. These strategies include building a therapeutic alliance, increasing patients’ health literacy, setting achievable goals, personalizing the rehabilitation program, managing unpleasant sensations of exercise, using persuasion, providing positive reinforcement, avoiding negative emotional stimulation, and helping to seek support. The motivational strategies identified may help professionals to increase patient adherence to rehabilitation for lower limb fractures. This knowledge will allow these professionals to help patients overcome barriers to rehabilitation, enhance their motivation, and ultimately improve their recovery outcomes.

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  • Júlio Belo Fernandes & Noélia Ferreira & Josefa Domingos & Rui Ferreira & Catarina Amador & Nelson Pardal & Cidália Castro & Aida Simões & Sónia Fernandes & Catarina Bernardes & Diana Alves Vareta & D, 2023. "Health Professionals’ Motivational Strategies to Enhance Adherence in the Rehabilitation of People with Lower Limb Fractures: Scoping Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(22), pages 1-14, November.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:22:p:7050-:d:1278038
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