Self-Determination in Medical Rehabilitation - Development of a Conceptual Model for Further Theoretical Discussion

Aim Aim was to gather theoretical knowledge about self-determination and to develop a conceptual model for medical rehabilitation-which serves as a basis for discussion. Methods We performed a literature research in electronic databases. Various theories and research results were adopted and transferred to the context of medical rehabilitation and into a conceptual model. Results The conceptual model of self-determination reflects on a continuum which forms of self-determination may be present in situations of medical rehabilitation treatments. The location on the continuum depends theoretically on the manifestation of certain internal and external factors that may influence each other. Conclusions The model provides a first conceptualization of self-determination focusing on medical rehabilitation which should be further refined and tested empirically.