Motivational interviewing: an evidence-based approach to counseling helps patients follow treatment recommendations.

Full Abstract

Motivational interviewing is an evidenced-based counseling approach that health care providers can use to help patients adhere to treatment recommendations. It emphasizes using a directive, patient-centered style of interaction to promote behavioral change by helping patients explore and resolve ambivalence. This article will help nurses learn how to use motivational interviewing to encourage patients to adhere to treatment recommendations. The basic theoretical underpinnings, principles, and methods of motivational interviewing are discussed, with an emphasis on acting in accordance with the "spirit" of the approach.

Author information

Author/s: Levensky, Eric Ross (ER); Forcehimes, Alyssa (A); O'Donohue, William T (WT); Beitz, Kendra (K);

Affiliation: New Mexico Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Albuquerque, NM, USA. elevensky(-atsign-)comcast.net

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: The American journal of nursing (Am J Nurs), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2007-Oct; vol 107 (issue 10) : pp 50-8; quiz 58-9

Dates: Created 2007/09/26; Completed 2007/11/09; Revised 2007/11/15;

PMID: 17895731, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00)

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