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Physiotherapy

العلاج الطبيعي — Service Blueprint

3

Journey Stages

8

Customer Needs

4

Issues Found

1

High Severity

Service Blueprint Map

Patient Actions

Describe pain, limitations, and goals

Onstage Actions

Conduct comprehensive physical assessment, set SMART goals with patient, explain treatment plan

Backstage Actions

Review physician referral, prepare assessment tools, document baseline measurements

Support Processes

EMR, Assessment Tools, Pain Scale

Customer Needs

Pain management during exercises
Clear progress tracking
Motivation and encouragement
Understanding of exercise purpose
Flexible scheduling for multiple sessions
Home exercise guidance
Comfortable treatment environment
Consistent therapist assignment

Staff Behavior Standards

Explain the purpose of each exercise
Monitor pain levels continuously
Celebrate small victories and progress
Adjust intensity based on patient feedback
Provide written/visual home exercise instructions
Use motivational language

AIDET® Communication Script

Scenario

"Patient arrives for a physiotherapy session (ongoing treatment)"

A

Acknowledge

Welcome back, Mr./Ms. [Patient Name]! Great to see you. How have you been feeling since our last session?

I

Introduce

(First visit only) I am [Your Name], your physiotherapist. I will be working with you throughout your recovery journey.

D

Duration

Today's session will be about 45 minutes. We will start with some warm-up, then move to your exercises, and finish with some cool-down techniques.

E

Explanation

Based on your progress, today we are going to focus on [specific area]. I have adjusted the intensity slightly because you did so well last time. Remember, some discomfort is normal, but sharp pain is not — please tell me immediately if you feel any sharp pain. Let us start with your warm-up.

T

Thank You

Excellent work today, Mr./Ms. [Patient Name]! You are making real progress — your range of motion has improved by [X]% since we started. Here are your updated home exercises. Keep it up, and I will see you on [next date]!

H.E.A.R.T. Service Recovery Script

Scenario

"Patient frustrated with slow progress and wants to quit therapy"

H

Hear

Listen to the patient's frustration without dismissing their feelings.

E

Empathize

I hear you, Mr./Ms. [Patient Name]. Recovery can feel slow and frustrating, especially when you are working so hard.

A

Apologize

I am sorry the progress is not as fast as you hoped. I understand how discouraging that can feel.

R

Respond

Let me show you something — look at where you started versus where you are now. (Show progress data) You have actually improved [X]%. Recovery is not always linear, but you ARE getting better. Let us adjust your plan to focus on what matters most to you.

T

Thank

Thank you for being honest with me. Your commitment to showing up is already a huge achievement. Let us keep going together.

Waste & Issues Identified

highPatients not doing home exercises between sessions
mediumInconsistent therapist assignment reducing continuity
mediumNo progress tracking visible to patient
mediumEquipment wait times during peak hours

Constraints

Limited treatment space for multiple patients
No home exercise app or digital program
Inconsistent therapist-patient assignment
Limited equipment variety
No changing facilities

Recommendations

Create a motivational environment with progress tracking boards
Implement a home exercise app or printed program
Use pain scale assessment before and after each session
Celebrate patient milestones and progress
Provide comfortable changing facilities
Offer flexible scheduling for recurring sessions