This study aims to examine the perceptions, attitudes, and knowledge of physical therapists regarding the integration of emotional support into the rehabilitation of wounded soldiers. It further aims to determine the patients perceptions of their own rehabilitation needs, what motivates them and what acts as barriers to their motivation. Lastly, it aims to explore the physical therapists perceptions as to what enhances or hinders patients motivation for rehabilitation success.
physical therapists who currently work with, or have worked with, injured servicemen in public or private rehabilitation settings.
Injured servicemen between the ages of 18-35.
Physical therapists with more than one year of professional experience.
Injured servicemen exclude those who suffered traumatic brain injury