Evaluation of the impact of motivational interviewing by a physiotherapist on the older patient’s participation in the rehabilitation program and the care relationship: the MOTIV-Age qualitative study

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Motivational interviewing enhances engagement in physical activity among community-dwelling older adults receiving physiotherapy. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Michael Nicolas; Catherine Bulté; Jeanne Cocaul; Judith Cohen-Bittan; Marie Gourdon; Jacques Boddaert; Lorène Zerah; Bastien Genet

doi:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2026.103974

March 1, 2026Geriatric NursingOpen Access

Evaluation of the impact of motivational interviewing by a physiotherapist on the older patient’s participation in the rehabilitation program and the care relationship: the MOTIV-Age qualitative study

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Key Points

This research aims to assess how motivational interviewing influences older patients' involvement in rehabilitation programs.
Qualitative study design
Focus on community-dwelling older adults
Integration of motivational interviewing into physiotherapy practice
Exploration of patient engagement and care relationship
Evidence supporting the positive impact of motivational interviewing on patient engagement
Participants demonstrated increased involvement in physical activities
Improved relationships between physiotherapists and older adults

Implication

Qualitative study evaluates motivational interviewing's effect on older adults' participation, suggesting positive outcomes.

Abstract

This study provides preliminary evidence supporting the integration of MI into routine physiotherapy for community-dwelling older adults. MI shows promise for enhancing patients' engagement in physical activity and improving the PT clinical practice.

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Nicolas et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a91cbed6127c7a504bfa29 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2026.103974

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Evaluation of the impact of motivational interviewing by a physiotherapist on the older patient’s participation in the rehabilitation program and the care relationship: the MOTIV-Age qualitative study

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Evaluation of the impact of motivational interviewing by a physiotherapist on the older patient’s participation in the rehabilitation program and the care relationship: the MOTIV-Age qualitative study

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