A goal leading to improving communication with the patient, cross-cultural aspect

The aim of this lesson is to explore the potential for customizing the gait test with an additional task, while considering the unique communicative and cultural requirements of the patient. 

Effective communication with the patient plays a pivotal role in the context of gait testing with an additional task, as it can influence the outcomes. The choice of the supplementary task during the test may also be influenced by language, culture, or the individual’s level of knowledge and skills. Familiarity with modifications to the test methodology creates the opportunity to adapt it in accordance with the patient’s cultural sensitivities. Furthermore, certain approaches to locomotion testing may be incompatible with specific worldviews. Simultaneously, understanding the limitations of the methods employed enables the selection of the most suitable approach for testing or accurately interpreting the results.  In this course, we will present various options for tailoring the test methodology to meet the diverse needs of patients, along with recommendations for effective patient communication.