title: Interviewing in physical therapy.
abstract: An important responsibility of a physical therapist is to create a communicative atmosphere with his patients so that information can be readily offered and received. The interview is an effective method for gathering information, establishing rapport, and encouraging constructive planning, all of which are important in creating an atmosphere that facilitates communication. Guidelines for effective attitude formation, questioning, and responding within the context of physical therapy are discussed.
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003142:Communication; D003376:Counseling; D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000379:methods*; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations