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Behavioral Economics, Rehabilitation Therapy, and Patient Engagement = Better Patient Outcomes

Date:
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Time:
2 PM ET
Duration:
1 hour
 

When patients understand how a therapy program relates to their own needs and goals, they are more motivated to put effort and time in their treatment.

But ask any rehabilitation clinician and you will hear, “I always tell my patient why this is important, but they never do it!” People do not always behave in logical and rationale ways, especially when they feel like they have no control—and this can lead to poor outcomes.

This 30-minute webinar is designed to introduce a few simple strategies based on behavioral economics that any clinician can use to create an environment where patients feel they are in control and are inspired to participate fully in their care.

Learning objectives:

  • Recognize the value of patient engagement in producing better outcomes
  • Understand the value of applying behavioral economics to healthcare decision making
  • Describe three strategies to enhance patient engagement in care

Mike Studer, PT, DPT, MHS, NCS, CEEAA, CWT, CSST, FAPTA

President
Northwest Rehabilitation Associates

Mike Studer has been a PT since 1991, board certified in neurologic PT in 1995, and opened Northwest Rehabilitation Associates in 2005. He has been a speaker covering 49 states, 9 countries, and 3 continents speaking on topics ranging from cognition and psychology in rehabilitation, aging, stroke, motor learning, motivation in rehabilitation, balance, dizziness, neuropathy, and Parkinson's Disease. In 2011, Mike was recognized as Clinician of the Year in the Neurologic and in 2014 the Geriatric Academies of the APTA. He received the highest honor available in PT in 2020, being distinguished as a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the APTA in 2020. He holds a trademark in dual task rehabilitation and has a patent pending on the same. Over his career, Mike has authored over 35 articles, 6 book chapters, and routinely has clinical research projects in affiliation with one of many universities.

Dr. Tiffany Shubert

Senior Product Manager for Therapy
Relias

Dr. Tiffany Shubert is a leader in the field of fall risk management and prevention. She has received funding from the CDC and NIH to develop and evaluate evidence-based fall prevention programs. She has over 25 publications in peer-reviewed journals and has presented on topics from community-based to clinical management of falls at national and international meetings. She has contributed to the development of technologies and programs to promote health and wellness in older adults. Dr. Shubert is passionate about making the world a better place for older adults and those who care about them. She has a B.A. in Communication from UC San Diego, a Master’s in Physical Therapy from UC San Francisco, and a Ph.D. in Movement Science from UNC Chapel Hill.