"This is not negotiable. You need to do this…": A directed content analysis of decision making in rehabilitation after knee arthroplasty.

Physical therapists described using decision-making strategies with varying levels of patient involvement. Both patients and physical therapists described barriers to routine use of SDM in the outpatient setting. Several actionable strategies for overcoming these barriers were identified for providers and organizations seeking to consistently use SDM in outpatient TKA rehabilitation.