Research article summary (published 27 Feb 2003):

Using motivational interviewing to promote adherence to antiretroviral medications: a pilot study.

Full Abstract

This report describes a pilot study of a nursing intervention to increase adherence to combination therapy. The intervention was based on motivational interviewing (MI). Participants completed a baseline assessment using the computer-administered self-interview with audio (ACASI) data collection method and then were randomly assigned to the MI intervention or control condition. Nurse counselors met with participants in the MI intervention group for three adherence sessions. Two months following baseline, participants completed a follow-up assessment. Mean scores on ratings of missed medications were lower for participants in the intervention group than those in the control group. Although there were no significant differences in the number of medications missed during the past 4 days, participants in the MI group reported being more likely to follow the medication regimen as prescribed by their health care provider. The pilot study provided useful information about the acceptability of ACASI and the adequacy of intervention procedures. The results of this pilot study show promise for the use of MI as an intervention to promote adherence to antiretroviral medications.

Author information

Author/s: DiIorio, Colleen (C); Resnicow, Ken (K); McDonnell, Marcia (M); Soet, Johanna (J); McCarty, Frances (F); Yeager, Katherine (K);

Affiliation: Department of Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Grants: R01 NR04857 (Agency:NINR NIH HHS)

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

Journal: The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANAC (J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2003 Mar-Apr; vol 14 (issue 2) : pp 52-62

Dates: Created 2003/04/17; Completed 2003/05/02; Revised 2007/11/15;

PMID: 12698766, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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Adolescent Adult Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active - psychology Attitude to Health Clinical Competence - standards Counseling - methods Female Follow-Up Studies HIV Infections - drug therapy; nursing; psychology Health Behavior Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice

Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Health Promotion - methods Humans Interviews as Topic - methods Male Middle Aged Motivation Nursing Evaluation Research Patient Compliance - psychology Pilot Projects Questionnaires

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