title: Patient expectations of physiotherapy: definitions, concepts, and theories.
abstract: Expectations are an integral part of the psychosocial makeup of each patient, and there is a growing recognition among physiotherapists that psychosocial issues may impact the outcome of physiotherapy. This article seeks to clarify the term "patient expectation" by providing some definitions and an overview of the literature describing the concepts and theories associated with patients' expectations. These concepts are then related to physiotherapy to highlight the impact that patients' expectations may have on the outcome of physiotherapy, and the implications for physiotherapy are discussed.
authors: Physiotherapy Manager, Methley Park Hospital. Methley, Leedsm, UK. cjbarron@btinternet.com
authors: Caroline J
authors: CJ
authors: Barron
authors: Jennifer A Klaber
authors: JA
authors: Moffett
authors: Margaret
authors: M
authors: Potter
mesh_terms: D001294:Attitude to Health; D003071:Cognition; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D015990:Placebo Effect; D020377:Self Efficacy