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Motivational Concepts

in

Rehabilitation

for

Nurses and their patientsCreated and presented by

Jo-Anne Armstrong CN MARNA, MACN, MClinRehab; MClinEd

June 2015

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Define motivation

Discuss the importance of nurses’ motivation in healthcare

Outline psychosocial processes that influence motivation

Outline ways to assist a person to gain/maintain motivation

Overview of presentation

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So what is motivation?

The central psychosocial process supporting a person to undertake a task.

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A Question or Two for you:Why did you chose to become a nurse?

How do you remain positive with heavy workloads and no-one seems to be listening to your concerns?

Do you know how to promote positive outcomes for rehabilitating clients motivation?

So, What is Your Motivation to be here?

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As a nurse, how do your personal goals, values & beliefs affect the recovery process for your patients?

How do your patients’ personal goals, values & beliefs about healthcare, illness & disease impact on the care provided & their own health outcomes?

Psychological concepts affecting Your

Nursing Practices

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When we can identify why a

person lacks motivation, we are

better able to select theRIGHT method & strategies

to improve their motivation &

thereby achieve realistic goals

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Demotivational ConceptsCath Duncan, 2010. from ‘Remembering for Good”

Fear

Setting wrong goals

Lack of Clarity

Conflicting Values

Lack of Autonomy

Lack of challenge

Grief

Loneliness

Burn-out

Lack of direction

ActionsGood rapport

Identify value & belief systems

Realistic goals

Active listening skills

Monitoring for decline

Use ISBAR

ConceptsCreating change

Promoting growth

Ensuring clarity

Empowerment

Providing support

Creation of desire

Reinforcement of realistic goals

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Positive Motivation

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Positive

motivation

creates

Determination

and

Success

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Thank-you

Any comments or

Questions?