White Paper

The Science of Human Decision-Making and Its Value for Physical Therapy

Patient engagement is a critical factor in patient success, but physical therapists rarely receive training in the science of human decision-making. Behavioral economics is an area of study focused on human tendencies, specifically bias, perception, and decision making, and strategies that impact these tendencies.

In this white paper, Dr. Mike Studer showcases how applying these concepts can significantly increase the value of the physical therapy experience by improving effectiveness and efficiency to accomplish more robust and lasting outcomes.

Download this white paper to learn:

How the concepts of behavioral economics applies to physical therapy
How integrating these ideas can significantly increase the value of the physical therapy experience
How MedBridge can help you apply these principles to boost engagement and improve outcomes

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About the White Paper

Meet the Author

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

Mike Studer received his physical therapy degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1991. He received his postprofessional MHS degree in physical therapy with neurologic emphasis from the University of Indianapolis. He has been board certified as a clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy since 1995 and has been designated a certified exercise expert in the aging adult (CEEAA) by the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy since 2011. Mike has served as the vice president of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and has been the chair and vice-chair of several special interest groups at the national … level in each of the Academies of Neurologic and Geriatric Physical Therapy, including balance and falls, stroke, and the practice committee in neurology. He is a full-time treating therapist and founder of Northwest Rehabilitation Associates in Oregon. Mr. Studer has presented courses and published articles on neurologic and geriatric rehabilitation since 1995 and has authored and coauthored more than 30 articles on topics of neurology and geriatrics, as well as several book chapters on stroke, cognition, Parkinson's disease, and preventive care. Mike is now regularly a guest lecturer on a national and international basis at several universities and national meetings on the topics of stroke, Parkinson's disease, balance, motor control, motor learning, cognitive impairment, and case management. He was awarded the 2011 Clinician of the Year award by the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy, and in 2014 received the same award from the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy. He was the first to receive this national distinction from each entity.

Who is this white paper for?

This white paper is an ideal resource for:

All outpatient therapy practitioners in leadership roles
Clinical rehabilitation professionals
Healthcare executives, C-suite, owners
Managers, administrators, and other healthcare leaders

These best practices can be applied in the following settings:

Hospitals and Health Systems
Private Practices

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