Publications by authors named "Judith Wais"
Aim: This article aims to summarize the status quo of exercise therapy in medical rehabilitation with regard to the establishment of the biopsychosocial understanding of health with a special focus on physical activity promotion; based on this, consequences for the optimization of exercise therapy are derived.
Methodology: A three-step procedure was chosen, which builds on the elaboration of quality dimensions and quality-relevant areas of physical activity promotion in exercise therapy: 1.) the analysis of the current status quo of exercise therapy with regard to the quality-relevant characteristics.
Exercise Therapy Teamwork in German Rehabilitation Settings: Results of a National Survey Using Mixed Methods Design.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
January 2021
Article Synopsis
- Interprofessional teamwork is crucial for effective biopsychosocial exercise therapy in rehabilitation programs, as highlighted by a nationwide survey of 1,146 exercise therapy heads.
- The study included questionnaires and focus group discussions, revealing that overall, interprofessional teamwork was positively rated, with team meetings serving as key exchange platforms.
- However, challenges like hierarchical medical management and resource shortages in larger facilities hindered effective teamwork, emphasizing the need for better structural conditions to promote physical activity in rehabilitation.
Background: This study aims to explore exercise therapists' perspectives on the topic of physical activity promotion (PAP) with a focus on identifying (i) the intervention content and methodological approaches used for promoting physical activity (PA) in daily practice and (ii) the barriers and facilitators that affect PAP.
Methods: This qualitative study comprised the heads of exercise therapy departments ( = 58; 41% women; mean age = 45 years) from different rehabilitation clinics in Germany. Each participant took part in a semi-structured focus-group discussion on PAP in exercise therapy.